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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,457.53, 14,186.43 and 3,910.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,457.53, 14,186.43 and 3,910.26 is: 5,865.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,457.53 : 14,186.43 = 3,910.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,457.53/14,186.43 = 3,910.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,457.53x = 14,186.43 × 3,910.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,457.53x = 55,472,629.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,472,629.77/9,457.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,865.45

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