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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,458.99, 14,189.26 and 3,911.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,458.99, 14,189.26 and 3,911.30 is: 5,867.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,458.99 : 14,189.26 = 3,911.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,458.99/14,189.26 = 3,911.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,458.99x = 14,189.26 × 3,911.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,458.99x = 55,498,452.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,498,452.64/9,458.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,867.27

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