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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,458.08, 14,188.95 and 4,191.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,458.08, 14,188.95 and 4,191.07 is: 6,287.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,458.08 : 14,188.95 = 4,191.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,458.08/14,188.95 = 4,191.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,458.08x = 14,188.95 × 4,191.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,458.08x = 59,466,882.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,466,882.68/9,458.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,287.42

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