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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,460.21, 14,189.33 and 4,195.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,460.21, 14,189.33 and 4,195.32 is: 6,292.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,460.21 : 14,189.33 = 4,195.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,460.21/14,189.33 = 4,195.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,460.21x = 14,189.33 × 4,195.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,460.21x = 59,528,779.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,528,779.94/9,460.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,292.54

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