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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,458.73, 14,190.36 and 4,264.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,458.73, 14,190.36 and 4,264.59 is: 6,397.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,458.73 : 14,190.36 = 4,264.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,458.73/14,190.36 = 4,264.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,458.73x = 14,190.36 × 4,264.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,458.73x = 60,516,067.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,516,067.35/9,458.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,397.91

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