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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,427.60, 14,140.68 and 3,187.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,427.60, 14,140.68 and 3,187.72 is: 4,781.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,427.60 : 14,140.68 = 3,187.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,427.60/14,140.68 = 3,187.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,427.60x = 14,140.68 × 3,187.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,427.60x = 45,076,528.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,076,528.45/9,427.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,781.34

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