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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,182.70, 13,774.96 and 3,337.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,182.70, 13,774.96 and 3,337.94 is: 5,007.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,182.70 : 13,774.96 = 3,337.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,182.70/13,774.96 = 3,337.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,182.70x = 13,774.96 × 3,337.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,182.70x = 45,980,028.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,980,028.59/9,182.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,007.24

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