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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,453.93, 14,172.14 and 4,186.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,453.93, 14,172.14 and 4,186.13 is: 6,275.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,453.93 : 14,172.14 = 4,186.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,453.93/14,172.14 = 4,186.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,453.93x = 14,172.14 × 4,186.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,453.93x = 59,326,434.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,326,434.92/9,453.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,275.32

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