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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,462.27, 14,195.12 and 3,912.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,462.27, 14,195.12 and 3,912.60 is: 5,869.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,462.27 : 14,195.12 = 3,912.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,462.27/14,195.12 = 3,912.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,462.27x = 14,195.12 × 3,912.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,462.27x = 55,539,806.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,539,806.95/9,462.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,869.61

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