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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,431.28, 14,146.90 and 4,233.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,431.28, 14,146.90 and 4,233.50 is: 6,350.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,431.28 : 14,146.90 = 4,233.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,431.28/14,146.90 = 4,233.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,431.28x = 14,146.90 × 4,233.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,431.28x = 59,890,901.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,890,901.15/9,431.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,350.24

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