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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,444.26, 14,166.42 and 2,518.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,444.26, 14,166.42 and 2,518.76 is: 3,778.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,444.26 : 14,166.42 = 2,518.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,444.26/14,166.42 = 2,518.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,444.26x = 14,166.42 × 2,518.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,444.26x = 35,681,812.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,681,812.04/9,444.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,778.15

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