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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,446.55, 14,166.82 and 3,441.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,446.55, 14,166.82 and 3,441.88 is: 5,161.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,446.55 : 14,166.82 = 3,441.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,446.55/14,166.82 = 3,441.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,446.55x = 14,166.82 × 3,441.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,446.55x = 48,760,494.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,760,494.42/9,446.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,161.73

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