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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,185.34, 13,777.83 and 3,029.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,185.34, 13,777.83 and 3,029.34 is: 4,543.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,185.34 : 13,777.83 = 3,029.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,185.34/13,777.83 = 3,029.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,185.34x = 13,777.83 × 3,029.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,185.34x = 41,737,731.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,737,731.53/9,185.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,543.95

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