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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,458.47, 14,172.99 and 3,611.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,458.47, 14,172.99 and 3,611.89 is: 5,412.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,458.47 : 14,172.99 = 3,611.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,458.47/14,172.99 = 3,611.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,458.47x = 14,172.99 × 3,611.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,458.47x = 51,191,280.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,191,280.85/9,458.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,412.22

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