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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,452.40, 14,193.96 and 4,844.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,452.40, 14,193.96 and 4,844.40 is: 7,274.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,452.40 : 14,193.96 = 4,844.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,452.40/14,193.96 = 4,844.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,452.40x = 14,193.96 × 4,844.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,452.40x = 68,761,219.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,761,219.82/9,452.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,274.47

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