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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,465.31, 14,196.97 and 4,200.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,465.31, 14,196.97 and 4,200.41 is: 6,300.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,465.31 : 14,196.97 = 4,200.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,465.31/14,196.97 = 4,200.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,465.31x = 14,196.97 × 4,200.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,465.31x = 59,633,055.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,633,055.64/9,465.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,300.17

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