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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,446.26, 14,166.66 and 3,601.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,446.26, 14,166.66 and 3,601.50 is: 5,401.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,446.26 : 14,166.66 = 3,601.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,446.26/14,166.66 = 3,601.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,446.26x = 14,166.66 × 3,601.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,446.26x = 51,021,225.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,021,225.99/9,446.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,401.21

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