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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,436.08, 14,154.14 and 3,196.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,436.08, 14,154.14 and 3,196.15 is: 4,794.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,436.08 : 14,154.14 = 3,196.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,436.08/14,154.14 = 3,196.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,436.08x = 14,154.14 × 3,196.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,436.08x = 45,238,754.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,238,754.56/9,436.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,794.23

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