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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,474.51, 14,226.35 and 8,444.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,474.51, 14,226.35 and 8,444.19 is: 12,679.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,474.51 : 14,226.35 = 8,444.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,474.51/14,226.35 = 8,444.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,474.51x = 14,226.35 × 8,444.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,474.51x = 120,129,960.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,129,960.19/9,474.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,679.28

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