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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,179.36, 13,735.02 and 5,483.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,179.36, 13,735.02 and 5,483.60 is: 8,205.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,179.36 : 13,735.02 = 5,483.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,179.36/13,735.02 = 5,483.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,179.36x = 13,735.02 × 5,483.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,179.36x = 75,317,355.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,317,355.67/9,179.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,205.08

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