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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,454.84, 14,189.82 and 4,261.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,454.84, 14,189.82 and 4,261.12 is: 6,395.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,454.84 : 14,189.82 = 4,261.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,454.84/14,189.82 = 4,261.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,454.84x = 14,189.82 × 4,261.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,454.84x = 60,464,525.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,464,525.80/9,454.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,395.09

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