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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,444.40, 14,176.14 and 3,901.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,444.40, 14,176.14 and 3,901.04 is: 5,855.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,444.40 : 14,176.14 = 3,901.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,444.40/14,176.14 = 3,901.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,444.40x = 14,176.14 × 3,901.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,444.40x = 55,301,689.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,301,689.19/9,444.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,855.50

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