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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,184.30, 13,778.44 and 2,942.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,184.30, 13,778.44 and 2,942.86 is: 4,414.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,184.30 : 13,778.44 = 2,942.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,184.30/13,778.44 = 2,942.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,184.30x = 13,778.44 × 2,942.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,184.30x = 40,548,019.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,548,019.94/9,184.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,414.93

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