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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,186.42, 13,779.36 and 2,946.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,186.42, 13,779.36 and 2,946.36 is: 4,419.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,186.42 : 13,779.36 = 2,946.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,186.42/13,779.36 = 2,946.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,186.42x = 13,779.36 × 2,946.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,186.42x = 40,598,955.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,598,955.13/9,186.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,419.45

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