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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,188.17, 13,780.23 and 2,946.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,188.17, 13,780.23 and 2,946.98 is: 4,419.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,188.17 : 13,780.23 = 2,946.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,188.17/13,780.23 = 2,946.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,188.17x = 13,780.23 × 2,946.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,188.17x = 40,610,085.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,610,085.60/9,188.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,419.82

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