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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,462.52, 14,193.78 and 4,269.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,462.52, 14,193.78 and 4,269.88 is: 6,404.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,462.52 : 14,193.78 = 4,269.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,462.52/14,193.78 = 4,269.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,462.52x = 14,193.78 × 4,269.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,462.52x = 60,605,737.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,605,737.35/9,462.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,404.82

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