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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,180.27, 13,763.12 and 3,982.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,180.27, 13,763.12 and 3,982.50 is: 5,970.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,180.27 : 13,763.12 = 3,982.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,180.27/13,763.12 = 3,982.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,180.27x = 13,763.12 × 3,982.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,180.27x = 54,811,605.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,811,605.49/9,180.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,970.59

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