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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,432.93, 14,148.58 and 3,192.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,432.93, 14,148.58 and 3,192.81 is: 4,788.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,432.93 : 14,148.58 = 3,192.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,432.93/14,148.58 = 3,192.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,432.93x = 14,148.58 × 3,192.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,432.93x = 45,173,641.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,173,641.00/9,432.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,788.93

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