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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,107.96, 13,663.37 and 3,186.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,107.96, 13,663.37 and 3,186.50 is: 4,780.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,107.96 : 13,663.37 = 3,186.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,107.96/13,663.37 = 3,186.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,107.96x = 13,663.37 × 3,186.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,107.96x = 43,538,268.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,538,268.15/9,107.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,780.25

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