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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,187.62, 13,777.08 and 3,343.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,187.62, 13,777.08 and 3,343.50 is: 5,013.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,187.62 : 13,777.08 = 3,343.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,187.62/13,777.08 = 3,343.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,187.62x = 13,777.08 × 3,343.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,187.62x = 46,063,666.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,063,666.98/9,187.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,013.67

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