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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,431.70, 14,147.58 and 3,191.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,431.70, 14,147.58 and 3,191.76 is: 4,787.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,431.70 : 14,147.58 = 3,191.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,431.70/14,147.58 = 3,191.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,431.70x = 14,147.58 × 3,191.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,431.70x = 45,155,679.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,155,679.94/9,431.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,787.65

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