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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,434.55, 14,151.01 and 3,194.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,434.55, 14,151.01 and 3,194.43 is: 4,791.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,434.55 : 14,151.01 = 3,194.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,434.55/14,151.01 = 3,194.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,434.55x = 14,151.01 × 3,194.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,434.55x = 45,204,410.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,204,410.87/9,434.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,791.37

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