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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,183.78, 13,963.61 and 9,184.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,183.78, 13,963.61 and 9,184.78 is: 12,593.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,183.78 : 13,963.61 = 9,184.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,183.78/13,963.61 = 9,184.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,183.78x = 13,963.61 × 9,184.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,183.78x = 128,252,685.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,252,685.86/10,183.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,593.82

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