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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,444.42, 14,137.47 and 8,044.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,444.42, 14,137.47 and 8,044.74 is: 12,042.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,444.42 : 14,137.47 = 8,044.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,444.42/14,137.47 = 8,044.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,444.42x = 14,137.47 × 8,044.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,444.42x = 113,732,270.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,732,270.41/9,444.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,042.27

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