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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,192.38, 13,785.78 and 2,950.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,192.38, 13,785.78 and 2,950.88 is: 4,425.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,192.38 : 13,785.78 = 2,950.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,192.38/13,785.78 = 2,950.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,192.38x = 13,785.78 × 2,950.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,192.38x = 40,680,182.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,680,182.49/9,192.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,425.42

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