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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,805.45, 14,877.59 and 9,187.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,805.45, 14,877.59 and 9,187.18 is: 12,649.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,805.45 : 14,877.59 = 9,187.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,805.45/14,877.59 = 9,187.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,805.45x = 14,877.59 × 9,187.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,805.45x = 136,683,097.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,683,097.30/10,805.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,649.46

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