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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,163.78, 13,745.93 and 3,239.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,163.78, 13,745.93 and 3,239.83 is: 4,859.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,163.78 : 13,745.93 = 3,239.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,163.78/13,745.93 = 3,239.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,163.78x = 13,745.93 × 3,239.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,163.78x = 44,534,477.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,534,477.38/9,163.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,859.84

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