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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,744.44, 14,613.35 and 3,168.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,744.44, 14,613.35 and 3,168.99 is: 4,752.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,744.44 : 14,613.35 = 3,168.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,744.44/14,613.35 = 3,168.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,744.44x = 14,613.35 × 3,168.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,744.44x = 46,309,544.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,309,544.17/9,744.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,752.41

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