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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,183.49, 13,774.98 and 2,943.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,183.49, 13,774.98 and 2,943.25 is: 4,414.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,183.49 : 13,774.98 = 2,943.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,183.49/13,774.98 = 2,943.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,183.49x = 13,774.98 × 2,943.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,183.49x = 40,543,209.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,543,209.89/9,183.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,414.79

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