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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,437.68, 14,151.05 and 3,195.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,437.68, 14,151.05 and 3,195.61 is: 4,791.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,437.68 : 14,151.05 = 3,195.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,437.68/14,151.05 = 3,195.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,437.68x = 14,151.05 × 3,195.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,437.68x = 45,221,150.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,221,150.16/9,437.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,791.56

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