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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,444.08, 14,165.76 and 2,518.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,444.08, 14,165.76 and 2,518.52 is: 3,777.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,444.08 : 14,165.76 = 2,518.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,444.08/14,165.76 = 2,518.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,444.08x = 14,165.76 × 2,518.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,444.08x = 35,676,749.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,676,749.88/9,444.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,777.68

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