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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,432.35, 14,148.37 and 3,192.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,432.35, 14,148.37 and 3,192.26 is: 4,788.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,432.35 : 14,148.37 = 3,192.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,432.35/14,148.37 = 3,192.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,432.35x = 14,148.37 × 3,192.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,432.35x = 45,165,288.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,165,288.45/9,432.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,788.34

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