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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,452.84, 14,186.82 and 4,259.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,452.84, 14,186.82 and 4,259.12 is: 6,392.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,452.84 : 14,186.82 = 4,259.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,452.84/14,186.82 = 4,259.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,452.84x = 14,186.82 × 4,259.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,452.84x = 60,423,368.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,423,368.80/9,452.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,392.09

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