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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,184.25, 13,767.62 and 2,940.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,184.25, 13,767.62 and 2,940.23 is: 4,407.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,184.25 : 13,767.62 = 2,940.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,184.25/13,767.62 = 2,940.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,184.25x = 13,767.62 × 2,940.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,184.25x = 40,479,989.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,479,989.07/9,184.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,407.54

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