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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,184.20, 13,779.90 and 3,341.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,184.20, 13,779.90 and 3,341.40 is: 5,013.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,184.20 : 13,779.90 = 3,341.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,184.20/13,779.90 = 3,341.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,184.20x = 13,779.90 × 3,341.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,184.20x = 46,044,157.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,044,157.86/9,184.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,013.41

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