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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,437.17, 14,150.13 and 3,195.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,437.17, 14,150.13 and 3,195.40 is: 4,791.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,437.17 : 14,150.13 = 3,195.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,437.17/14,150.13 = 3,195.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,437.17x = 14,150.13 × 3,195.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,437.17x = 45,215,325.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,215,325.40/9,437.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,791.20

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