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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,342.20, 14,013.28 and 3,186.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,342.20, 14,013.28 and 3,186.20 is: 4,779.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,342.20 : 14,013.28 = 3,186.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,342.20/14,013.28 = 3,186.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,342.20x = 14,013.28 × 3,186.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,342.20x = 44,649,112.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,649,112.74/9,342.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,779.29

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