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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,458.72, 14,184.58 and 4,121.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,458.72, 14,184.58 and 4,121.23 is: 6,180.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,458.72 : 14,184.58 = 4,121.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,458.72/14,184.58 = 4,121.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,458.72x = 14,184.58 × 4,121.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,458.72x = 58,457,970.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,457,970.83/9,458.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,180.33

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