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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,186.22, 13,770.97 and 3,338.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,186.22, 13,770.97 and 3,338.70 is: 5,005.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,186.22 : 13,770.97 = 3,338.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,186.22/13,770.97 = 3,338.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,186.22x = 13,770.97 × 3,338.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,186.22x = 45,977,137.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,977,137.54/9,186.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,005.01

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