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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,445.16, 14,167.58 and 3,289

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,445.16, 14,167.58 and 3,289 is: 4,933.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,445.16 : 14,167.58 = 3,289 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,445.16/14,167.58 = 3,289/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,445.16x = 14,167.58 × 3,289
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,445.16x = 46,597,170.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,597,170.62/9,445.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,933.44

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