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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,452.46, 14,186.89 and 9,430.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,452.46, 14,186.89 and 9,430.59 is: 14,154.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,452.46 : 14,186.89 = 9,430.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,452.46/14,186.89 = 9,430.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,452.46x = 14,186.89 × 9,430.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,452.46x = 133,790,807.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,790,807.95/9,452.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,154.07

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