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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,186.24, 13,785.49 and 3,342.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,186.24, 13,785.49 and 3,342.85 is: 5,016.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,186.24 : 13,785.49 = 3,342.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,186.24/13,785.49 = 3,342.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,186.24x = 13,785.49 × 3,342.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,186.24x = 46,082,782.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,082,782.43/9,186.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,016.50

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