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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,444.68, 14,155.58 and 3,516.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,444.68, 14,155.58 and 3,516.76 is: 5,270.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,444.68 : 14,155.58 = 3,516.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,444.68/14,155.58 = 3,516.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,444.68x = 14,155.58 × 3,516.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,444.68x = 49,781,777.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,781,777.52/9,444.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,270.88

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