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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,444.56, 14,168.76 and 3,292.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,444.56, 14,168.76 and 3,292.88 is: 4,939.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,444.56 : 14,168.76 = 3,292.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,444.56/14,168.76 = 3,292.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,444.56x = 14,168.76 × 3,292.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,444.56x = 46,656,026.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,656,026.43/9,444.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,939.99

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