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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,436.04, 14,148.30 and 3,194.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,436.04, 14,148.30 and 3,194.68 is: 4,790.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,436.04 : 14,148.30 = 3,194.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,436.04/14,148.30 = 3,194.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,436.04x = 14,148.30 × 3,194.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,436.04x = 45,199,291.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,199,291.04/9,436.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,790.07

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