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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,436.38, 14,154.57 and 3,196.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,436.38, 14,154.57 and 3,196.41 is: 4,794.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,436.38 : 14,154.57 = 3,196.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,436.38/14,154.57 = 3,196.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,436.38x = 14,154.57 × 3,196.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,436.38x = 45,243,809.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,243,809.09/9,436.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,794.62

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