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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,444.54, 14,167.80 and 3,204.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,444.54, 14,167.80 and 3,204.30 is: 4,806.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,444.54 : 14,167.80 = 3,204.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,444.54/14,167.80 = 3,204.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,444.54x = 14,167.80 × 3,204.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,444.54x = 45,397,881.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,397,881.54/9,444.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,806.79

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