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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,461.52, 14,192.28 and 4,268.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,461.52, 14,192.28 and 4,268.88 is: 6,403.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,461.52 : 14,192.28 = 4,268.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,461.52/14,192.28 = 4,268.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,461.52x = 14,192.28 × 4,268.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,461.52x = 60,585,140.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,585,140.25/9,461.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,403.32

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