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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,355.46, 14,040.12 and 4,426.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,355.46, 14,040.12 and 4,426.61 is: 6,643.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,355.46 : 14,040.12 = 4,426.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,355.46/14,040.12 = 4,426.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,355.46x = 14,040.12 × 4,426.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,355.46x = 62,150,135.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,150,135.59/9,355.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,643.19

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