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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,183.42, 13,774.86 and 2,943.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,183.42, 13,774.86 and 2,943.36 is: 4,414.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,183.42 : 13,774.86 = 2,943.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,183.42/13,774.86 = 2,943.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,183.42x = 13,774.86 × 2,943.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,183.42x = 40,544,371.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,544,371.93/9,183.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,414.95

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