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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,191.41, 13,774.96 and 3,342.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,191.41, 13,774.96 and 3,342.40 is: 5,009.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,191.41 : 13,774.96 = 3,342.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,191.41/13,774.96 = 3,342.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,191.41x = 13,774.96 × 3,342.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,191.41x = 46,041,396.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,041,396.04/9,191.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,009.18

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