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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,184.47, 13,777.97 and 2,944.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,184.47, 13,777.97 and 2,944.68 is: 4,417.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,184.47 : 13,777.97 = 2,944.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,184.47/13,777.97 = 2,944.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,184.47x = 13,777.97 × 2,944.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,184.47x = 40,571,697.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,571,697.98/9,184.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,417.42

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