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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,457.33, 14,179.42 and 4,189.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,457.33, 14,179.42 and 4,189.47 is: 6,281.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,457.33 : 14,179.42 = 4,189.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,457.33/14,179.42 = 4,189.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,457.33x = 14,179.42 × 4,189.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,457.33x = 59,404,254.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,404,254.71/9,457.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,281.29

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