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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,519.40, 14,277.52 and 3,194.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,519.40, 14,277.52 and 3,194.20 is: 4,790.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,519.40 : 14,277.52 = 3,194.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,519.40/14,277.52 = 3,194.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,519.40x = 14,277.52 × 3,194.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,519.40x = 45,605,254.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,605,254.38/9,519.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,790.77

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