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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,512.38, 14,268.30 and 4,246.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,512.38, 14,268.30 and 4,246.02 is: 6,368.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,512.38 : 14,268.30 = 4,246.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,512.38/14,268.30 = 4,246.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,512.38x = 14,268.30 × 4,246.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,512.38x = 60,583,487.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,583,487.17/9,512.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,368.91

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