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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,444.72, 14,160.15 and 4,762.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,444.72, 14,160.15 and 4,762.41 is: 7,140.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,444.72 : 14,160.15 = 4,762.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,444.72/14,160.15 = 4,762.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,444.72x = 14,160.15 × 4,762.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,444.72x = 67,436,439.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,436,439.96/9,444.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,140.12

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