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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,445.40, 14,167.65 and 3,204.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,445.40, 14,167.65 and 3,204.80 is: 4,807.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,445.40 : 14,167.65 = 3,204.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,445.40/14,167.65 = 3,204.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,445.40x = 14,167.65 × 3,204.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,445.40x = 45,404,484.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,404,484.72/9,445.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,807.05

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