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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,187.02, 13,778.10 and 3,347.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,187.02, 13,778.10 and 3,347.73 is: 5,020.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,187.02 : 13,778.10 = 3,347.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,187.02/13,778.10 = 3,347.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,187.02x = 13,778.10 × 3,347.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,187.02x = 46,125,358.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,125,358.71/9,187.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,020.71

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