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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,113.13, 13,669.70 and 2,187.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,113.13, 13,669.70 and 2,187.63 is: 3,281.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,113.13 : 13,669.70 = 2,187.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,113.13/13,669.70 = 2,187.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,113.13x = 13,669.70 × 2,187.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,113.13x = 29,904,282.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,904,282.55/9,113.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,281.45

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