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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,459.30, 14,186.66 and 4,191.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,459.30, 14,186.66 and 4,191.41 is: 6,286.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,459.30 : 14,186.66 = 4,191.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,459.30/14,186.66 = 4,191.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,459.30x = 14,186.66 × 4,191.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,459.30x = 59,462,016.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,462,016.70/9,459.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,286.09

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