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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,462.26, 14,195.12 and 3,912.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,462.26, 14,195.12 and 3,912.59 is: 5,869.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,462.26 : 14,195.12 = 3,912.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,462.26/14,195.12 = 3,912.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,462.26x = 14,195.12 × 3,912.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,462.26x = 55,539,700.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,539,700.49/9,462.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,869.60

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