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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,444.53, 14,163.89 and 3,118.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,444.53, 14,163.89 and 3,118.24 is: 4,676.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,444.53 : 14,163.89 = 3,118.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,444.53/14,163.89 = 3,118.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,444.53x = 14,163.89 × 3,118.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,444.53x = 44,166,408.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,166,408.35/9,444.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,676.40

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