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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,444.16, 14,166.48 and 2,518.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,444.16, 14,166.48 and 2,518.88 is: 3,778.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,444.16 : 14,166.48 = 2,518.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,444.16/14,166.48 = 2,518.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,444.16x = 14,166.48 × 2,518.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,444.16x = 35,683,663.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,683,663.14/9,444.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,778.38

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