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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,445.22, 14,160.90 and 4,762.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,445.22, 14,160.90 and 4,762.91 is: 7,140.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,445.22 : 14,160.90 = 4,762.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,445.22/14,160.90 = 4,762.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,445.22x = 14,160.90 × 4,762.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,445.22x = 67,447,092.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,447,092.22/9,445.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,140.87

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