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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,456.28, 14,177.84 and 4,188.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,456.28, 14,177.84 and 4,188.43 is: 6,279.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,456.28 : 14,177.84 = 4,188.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,456.28/14,177.84 = 4,188.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,456.28x = 14,177.84 × 4,188.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,456.28x = 59,382,890.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,382,890.39/9,456.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,279.73

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