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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,111.63, 13,669.74 and 3,187.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,111.63, 13,669.74 and 3,187.83 is: 4,782.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,111.63 : 13,669.74 = 3,187.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,111.63/13,669.74 = 3,187.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,111.63x = 13,669.74 × 3,187.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,111.63x = 43,576,807.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,576,807.26/9,111.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,782.55

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