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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,444.26, 14,166.30 and 5,747.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,444.26, 14,166.30 and 5,747.54 is: 8,621.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,444.26 : 14,166.30 = 5,747.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,444.26/14,166.30 = 5,747.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,444.26x = 14,166.30 × 5,747.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,444.26x = 81,421,375.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,421,375.90/9,444.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,621.26

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