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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,184.32, 13,772.94 and 2,943

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,184.32, 13,772.94 and 2,943 is: 4,413.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,184.32 : 13,772.94 = 2,943 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,184.32/13,772.94 = 2,943/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,184.32x = 13,772.94 × 2,943
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,184.32x = 40,533,762.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,533,762.42/9,184.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,413.37

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