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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,109.63, 13,666.74 and 3,185.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,109.63, 13,666.74 and 3,185.83 is: 4,779.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,109.63 : 13,666.74 = 3,185.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,109.63/13,666.74 = 3,185.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,109.63x = 13,666.74 × 3,185.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,109.63x = 43,539,910.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,539,910.29/9,109.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,779.55

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