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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,544.08, 13,168.74 and 9,229.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,544.08, 13,168.74 and 9,229.44 is: 12,734.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,544.08 : 13,168.74 = 9,229.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,544.08/13,168.74 = 9,229.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,544.08x = 13,168.74 × 9,229.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,544.08x = 121,540,095.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,540,095.71/9,544.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,734.61

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