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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,467.28, 14,189.04 and 4,266

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,467.28, 14,189.04 and 4,266 is: 6,393.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,467.28 : 14,189.04 = 4,266 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,467.28/14,189.04 = 4,266/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,467.28x = 14,189.04 × 4,266
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,467.28x = 60,530,444.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,530,444.64/9,467.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,393.65

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