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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,465.26, 14,200.14 and 4,271.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,465.26, 14,200.14 and 4,271.12 is: 6,407.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,465.26 : 14,200.14 = 4,271.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,465.26/14,200.14 = 4,271.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,465.26x = 14,200.14 × 4,271.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,465.26x = 60,650,501.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,650,501.96/9,465.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,407.70

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