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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,434.93, 14,151.58 and 3,194.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,434.93, 14,151.58 and 3,194.81 is: 4,791.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,434.93 : 14,151.58 = 3,194.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,434.93/14,151.58 = 3,194.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,434.93x = 14,151.58 × 3,194.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,434.93x = 45,211,522.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,211,522.57/9,434.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,791.93

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