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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,462.35, 14,188.30 and 4,391.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,462.35, 14,188.30 and 4,391.01 is: 6,584.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,462.35 : 14,188.30 = 4,391.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,462.35/14,188.30 = 4,391.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,462.35x = 14,188.30 × 4,391.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,462.35x = 62,300,956.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,300,956.21/9,462.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,584.09

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