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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,186.48, 13,785.12 and 3,343.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,186.48, 13,785.12 and 3,343.44 is: 5,017.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,186.48 : 13,785.12 = 3,343.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,186.48/13,785.12 = 3,343.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,186.48x = 13,785.12 × 3,343.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,186.48x = 46,089,721.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,089,721.61/9,186.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,017.13

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