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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,515.76, 14,272.10 and 3,193.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,515.76, 14,272.10 and 3,193.44 is: 4,789.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,515.76 : 14,272.10 = 3,193.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,515.76/14,272.10 = 3,193.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,515.76x = 14,272.10 × 3,193.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,515.76x = 45,577,079.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,577,079.06/9,515.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,789.64

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