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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,429.26, 14,143.92 and 3,189.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,429.26, 14,143.92 and 3,189.32 is: 4,783.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,429.26 : 14,143.92 = 3,189.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,429.26/14,143.92 = 3,189.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,429.26x = 14,143.92 × 3,189.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,429.26x = 45,109,416.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,109,416.21/9,429.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,783.99

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