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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,444.29, 14,172.35 and 5,934.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,444.29, 14,172.35 and 5,934.15 is: 8,904.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,444.29 : 14,172.35 = 5,934.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,444.29/14,172.35 = 5,934.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,444.29x = 14,172.35 × 5,934.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,444.29x = 84,100,850.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,100,850.75/9,444.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,904.95

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