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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,180.16, 13,758.69 and 5,011.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,180.16, 13,758.69 and 5,011.48 is: 7,510.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,180.16 : 13,758.69 = 5,011.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,180.16/13,758.69 = 5,011.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,180.16x = 13,758.69 × 5,011.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,180.16x = 68,951,399.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,951,399.76/9,180.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,510.91

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