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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,189.48, 13,783.86 and 2,949.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,189.48, 13,783.86 and 2,949.33 is: 4,423.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,189.48 : 13,783.86 = 2,949.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,189.48/13,783.86 = 2,949.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,189.48x = 13,783.86 × 2,949.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,189.48x = 40,653,151.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,653,151.81/9,189.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,423.88

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