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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,461.82, 14,192.74 and 4,395.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,461.82, 14,192.74 and 4,395.50 is: 6,593.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,461.82 : 14,192.74 = 4,395.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,461.82/14,192.74 = 4,395.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,461.82x = 14,192.74 × 4,395.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,461.82x = 62,384,188.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,384,188.67/9,461.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,593.25

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