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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,433.61, 14,140.68 and 3,191.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,433.61, 14,140.68 and 3,191.57 is: 4,784.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,433.61 : 14,140.68 = 3,191.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,433.61/14,140.68 = 3,191.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,433.61x = 14,140.68 × 3,191.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,433.61x = 45,130,970.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,130,970.07/9,433.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,784.06

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