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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,187.87, 13,783.08 and 2,946.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,187.87, 13,783.08 and 2,946.41 is: 4,420.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,187.87 : 13,783.08 = 2,946.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,187.87/13,783.08 = 2,946.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,187.87x = 13,783.08 × 2,946.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,187.87x = 40,610,604.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,610,604.74/9,187.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,420.03

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