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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,190.29, 13,778.64 and 2,946.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,190.29, 13,778.64 and 2,946.68 is: 4,417.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,190.29 : 13,778.64 = 2,946.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,190.29/13,778.64 = 2,946.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,190.29x = 13,778.64 × 2,946.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,190.29x = 40,601,174.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,601,174.02/9,190.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,417.83

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