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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,421.92, 14,133.69 and 4,492.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,421.92, 14,133.69 and 4,492.26 is: 6,738.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,421.92 : 14,133.69 = 4,492.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,421.92/14,133.69 = 4,492.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,421.92x = 14,133.69 × 4,492.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,421.92x = 63,492,210.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,492,210.24/9,421.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,738.78

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