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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,461.13, 14,193.51 and 4,267

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,461.13, 14,193.51 and 4,267 is: 6,401.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,461.13 : 14,193.51 = 4,267 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,461.13/14,193.51 = 4,267/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,461.13x = 14,193.51 × 4,267
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,461.13x = 60,563,707.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,563,707.17/9,461.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,401.32

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