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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,466.27, 14,198.49 and 4,131.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,466.27, 14,198.49 and 4,131.81 is: 6,197.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,466.27 : 14,198.49 = 4,131.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,466.27/14,198.49 = 4,131.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,466.27x = 14,198.49 × 4,131.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,466.27x = 58,665,462.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,665,462.97/9,466.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,197.32

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