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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,704.22, 14,562.42 and 4,438.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,704.22, 14,562.42 and 4,438.44 is: 6,660.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,704.22 : 14,562.42 = 4,438.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,704.22/14,562.42 = 4,438.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,704.22x = 14,562.42 × 4,438.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,704.22x = 64,634,427.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,634,427.42/9,704.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,660.45

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