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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,435.49, 14,152.42 and 3,195.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,435.49, 14,152.42 and 3,195.37 is: 4,792.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,435.49 : 14,152.42 = 3,195.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,435.49/14,152.42 = 3,195.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,435.49x = 14,152.42 × 3,195.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,435.49x = 45,222,218.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,222,218.30/9,435.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,792.78

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