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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,182.40, 13,773.66 and 2,943.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,182.40, 13,773.66 and 2,943.36 is: 4,415.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,182.40 : 13,773.66 = 2,943.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,182.40/13,773.66 = 2,943.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,182.40x = 13,773.66 × 2,943.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,182.40x = 40,540,839.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,540,839.90/9,182.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,415.06

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