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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,432.61, 14,139.18 and 3,190.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,432.61, 14,139.18 and 3,190.57 is: 4,782.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,432.61 : 14,139.18 = 3,190.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,432.61/14,139.18 = 3,190.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,432.61x = 14,139.18 × 3,190.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,432.61x = 45,112,043.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,112,043.53/9,432.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,782.56

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