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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,432.09, 14,145.78 and 3,191.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,432.09, 14,145.78 and 3,191.97 is: 4,787.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,432.09 : 14,145.78 = 3,191.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,432.09/14,145.78 = 3,191.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,432.09x = 14,145.78 × 3,191.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,432.09x = 45,152,905.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,152,905.39/9,432.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,787.16

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