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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,458.48, 14,187.32 and 3,910.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,458.48, 14,187.32 and 3,910.32 is: 5,865.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,458.48 : 14,187.32 = 3,910.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,458.48/14,187.32 = 3,910.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,458.48x = 14,187.32 × 3,910.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,458.48x = 55,476,961.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,476,961.14/9,458.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,865.31

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