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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,163.98, 13,737.78 and 4,481.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,163.98, 13,737.78 and 4,481.34 is: 6,718.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,163.98 : 13,737.78 = 4,481.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,163.98/13,737.78 = 4,481.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,163.98x = 13,737.78 × 4,481.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,163.98x = 61,563,663.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,563,663.03/9,163.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,718.00

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