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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,354.62, 14,026.12 and 4,601.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,354.62, 14,026.12 and 4,601.31 is: 6,899.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,354.62 : 14,026.12 = 4,601.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,354.62/14,026.12 = 4,601.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,354.62x = 14,026.12 × 4,601.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,354.62x = 64,538,526.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,538,526.22/9,354.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,899.11

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