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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,186.10, 13,772.36 and 2,942.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,186.10, 13,772.36 and 2,942.50 is: 4,411.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,186.10 : 13,772.36 = 2,942.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,186.10/13,772.36 = 2,942.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,186.10x = 13,772.36 × 2,942.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,186.10x = 40,525,100.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,525,100.44/9,186.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,411.57

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