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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,426.08, 14,137.58 and 4,162.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,426.08, 14,137.58 and 4,162.26 is: 6,242.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,426.08 : 14,137.58 = 4,162.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,426.08/14,137.58 = 4,162.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,426.08x = 14,137.58 × 4,162.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,426.08x = 58,844,283.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,844,283.73/9,426.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,242.71

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