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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,944.62, 13,720.16 and 6,166.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,944.62, 13,720.16 and 6,166.43 is: 8,507.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,944.62 : 13,720.16 = 6,166.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,944.62/13,720.16 = 6,166.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,944.62x = 13,720.16 × 6,166.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,944.62x = 84,604,416.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,604,416.06/9,944.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,507.55

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