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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,486.90, 14,233.23 and 4,292.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,486.90, 14,233.23 and 4,292.82 is: 6,440.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,486.90 : 14,233.23 = 4,292.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,486.90/14,233.23 = 4,292.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,486.90x = 14,233.23 × 4,292.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,486.90x = 61,100,694.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,100,694.41/9,486.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,440.53

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