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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,460.92, 14,179.76 and 4,195.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,460.92, 14,179.76 and 4,195.26 is: 6,287.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,460.92 : 14,179.76 = 4,195.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,460.92/14,179.76 = 4,195.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,460.92x = 14,179.76 × 4,195.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,460.92x = 59,487,774.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,487,774.69/9,460.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,287.74

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