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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,460.13, 14,195.66 and 4,266

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,460.13, 14,195.66 and 4,266 is: 6,401.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,460.13 : 14,195.66 = 4,266 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,460.13/14,195.66 = 4,266/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,460.13x = 14,195.66 × 4,266
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,460.13x = 60,558,664.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,558,664.23/9,460.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,401.47

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