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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,430.06, 14,126.41 and 6,461.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,430.06, 14,126.41 and 6,461.21 is: 9,679.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,430.06 : 14,126.41 = 6,461.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,430.06/14,126.41 = 6,461.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,430.06x = 14,126.41 × 6,461.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,430.06x = 91,273,717.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,273,717.71/9,430.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,679.02

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