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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,189.26, 13,785.71 and 3,346.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,189.26, 13,785.71 and 3,346.32 is: 5,020.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,189.26 : 13,785.71 = 3,346.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,189.26/13,785.71 = 3,346.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,189.26x = 13,785.71 × 3,346.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,189.26x = 46,131,397.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,131,397.09/9,189.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,020.14

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