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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,107.70, 13,663 and 3,186.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,107.70, 13,663 and 3,186.24 is: 4,779.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,107.70 : 13,663 = 3,186.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,107.70/13,663 = 3,186.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,107.70x = 13,663 × 3,186.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,107.70x = 43,533,597.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,533,597.12/9,107.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,779.87

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