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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,444.60, 14,166.60 and 2,424.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,444.60, 14,166.60 and 2,424.33 is: 3,636.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,444.60 : 14,166.60 = 2,424.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,444.60/14,166.60 = 2,424.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,444.60x = 14,166.60 × 2,424.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,444.60x = 34,344,442.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,344,442.55/9,444.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,636.41

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