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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,461.40, 14,192.09 and 4,261.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,461.40, 14,192.09 and 4,261.20 is: 6,391.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,461.40 : 14,192.09 = 4,261.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,461.40/14,192.09 = 4,261.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,461.40x = 14,192.09 × 4,261.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,461.40x = 60,475,333.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,475,333.91/9,461.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,391.80

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