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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,452.59, 14,186.45 and 4,258.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,452.59, 14,186.45 and 4,258.87 is: 6,391.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,452.59 : 14,186.45 = 4,258.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,452.59/14,186.45 = 4,258.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,452.59x = 14,186.45 × 4,258.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,452.59x = 60,418,225.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,418,225.02/9,452.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,391.71

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