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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,421.92, 14,137.74 and 4,226.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,421.92, 14,137.74 and 4,226.76 is: 6,342.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,421.92 : 14,137.74 = 4,226.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,421.92/14,137.74 = 4,226.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,421.92x = 14,137.74 × 4,226.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,421.92x = 59,756,833.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,756,833.92/9,421.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,342.32

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