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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,469.40, 14,205.14 and 2,544.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,469.40, 14,205.14 and 2,544.44 is: 3,816.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,469.40 : 14,205.14 = 2,544.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,469.40/14,205.14 = 2,544.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,469.40x = 14,205.14 × 2,544.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,469.40x = 36,144,126.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,144,126.42/9,469.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,816.94

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