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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,429.80, 14,146.52 and 3,190.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,429.80, 14,146.52 and 3,190.83 is: 4,786.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,429.80 : 14,146.52 = 3,190.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,429.80/14,146.52 = 3,190.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,429.80x = 14,146.52 × 3,190.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,429.80x = 45,139,069.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,139,069.68/9,429.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,786.85

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