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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,444.47, 14,166.93 and 4,178.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,444.47, 14,166.93 and 4,178.36 is: 6,267.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,444.47 : 14,166.93 = 4,178.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,444.47/14,166.93 = 4,178.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,444.47x = 14,166.93 × 4,178.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,444.47x = 59,194,462.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,194,462.80/9,444.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,267.64

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