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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,462.33, 14,186.88 and 4,194.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,462.33, 14,186.88 and 4,194.45 is: 6,288.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,462.33 : 14,186.88 = 4,194.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,462.33/14,186.88 = 4,194.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,462.33x = 14,186.88 × 4,194.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,462.33x = 59,506,158.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,506,158.82/9,462.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,288.74

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