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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,189.48, 13,789.62 and 3,346.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,189.48, 13,789.62 and 3,346.44 is: 5,021.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,189.48 : 13,789.62 = 3,346.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,189.48/13,789.62 = 3,346.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,189.48x = 13,789.62 × 3,346.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,189.48x = 46,146,135.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,146,135.95/9,189.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,021.63

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