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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,444.65, 14,176.49 and 3,901.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,444.65, 14,176.49 and 3,901.28 is: 5,855.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,444.65 : 14,176.49 = 3,901.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,444.65/14,176.49 = 3,901.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,444.65x = 14,176.49 × 3,901.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,444.65x = 55,306,366.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,306,366.52/9,444.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,855.84

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