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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,462.92, 14,194.28 and 4,268.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,462.92, 14,194.28 and 4,268.80 is: 6,403.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,462.92 : 14,194.28 = 4,268.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,462.92/14,194.28 = 4,268.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,462.92x = 14,194.28 × 4,268.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,462.92x = 60,592,542.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,592,542.46/9,462.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,403.15

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