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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,444.30, 14,166.45 and 7,986.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,444.30, 14,166.45 and 7,986.30 is: 11,979.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,444.30 : 14,166.45 = 7,986.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,444.30/14,166.45 = 7,986.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,444.30x = 14,166.45 × 7,986.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,444.30x = 113,137,519.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,137,519.64/9,444.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,979.45

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