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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,458.98, 14,189.28 and 3,911.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,458.98, 14,189.28 and 3,911.26 is: 5,867.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,458.98 : 14,189.28 = 3,911.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,458.98/14,189.28 = 3,911.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,458.98x = 14,189.28 × 3,911.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,458.98x = 55,497,963.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,497,963.29/9,458.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,867.22

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