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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,489.06, 14,233.28 and 4,294.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,489.06, 14,233.28 and 4,294.94 is: 6,442.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,489.06 : 14,233.28 = 4,294.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,489.06/14,233.28 = 4,294.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,489.06x = 14,233.28 × 4,294.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,489.06x = 61,130,990.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,130,990.96/9,489.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,442.26

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