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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,429.53, 14,144.98 and 3,190.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,429.53, 14,144.98 and 3,190.20 is: 4,785.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,429.53 : 14,144.98 = 3,190.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,429.53/14,144.98 = 3,190.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,429.53x = 14,144.98 × 3,190.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,429.53x = 45,125,339.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,125,339.72/9,429.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,785.53

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