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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,444.32, 14,166.72 and 2,519.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,444.32, 14,166.72 and 2,519.36 is: 3,779.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,444.32 : 14,166.72 = 2,519.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,444.32/14,166.72 = 2,519.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,444.32x = 14,166.72 × 2,519.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,444.32x = 35,691,067.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,691,067.70/9,444.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,779.10

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