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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,458.81, 14,181.63 and 4,190.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,458.81, 14,181.63 and 4,190.95 is: 6,283.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,458.81 : 14,181.63 = 4,190.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,458.81/14,181.63 = 4,190.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,458.81x = 14,181.63 × 4,190.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,458.81x = 59,434,502.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,434,502.25/9,458.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,283.51

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