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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,458.04, 14,191.86 and 4,262.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,458.04, 14,191.86 and 4,262.76 is: 6,396.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,458.04 : 14,191.86 = 4,262.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,458.04/14,191.86 = 4,262.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,458.04x = 14,191.86 × 4,262.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,458.04x = 60,496,493.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,496,493.13/9,458.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,396.30

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