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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,434.95, 14,151.81 and 3,194.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,434.95, 14,151.81 and 3,194.44 is: 4,791.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,434.95 : 14,151.81 = 3,194.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,434.95/14,151.81 = 3,194.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,434.95x = 14,151.81 × 3,194.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,434.95x = 45,207,084.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,207,084.54/9,434.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,791.45

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