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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,184.32, 13,779.84 and 3,341.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,184.32, 13,779.84 and 3,341.28 is: 5,013.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,184.32 : 13,779.84 = 3,341.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,184.32/13,779.84 = 3,341.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,184.32x = 13,779.84 × 3,341.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,184.32x = 46,042,303.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,042,303.80/9,184.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,013.14

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