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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,184.68, 13,776.96 and 3,339.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,184.68, 13,776.96 and 3,339.24 is: 5,008.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,184.68 : 13,776.96 = 3,339.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,184.68/13,776.96 = 3,339.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,184.68x = 13,776.96 × 3,339.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,184.68x = 46,004,575.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,004,575.91/9,184.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,008.84

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