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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,186.60, 13,773.72 and 3,342.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,186.60, 13,773.72 and 3,342.45 is: 5,011.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,186.60 : 13,773.72 = 3,342.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,186.60/13,773.72 = 3,342.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,186.60x = 13,773.72 × 3,342.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,186.60x = 46,037,970.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,037,970.41/9,186.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,011.43

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