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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,181.02, 13,729.50 and 6,842.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,181.02, 13,729.50 and 6,842.66 is: 10,232.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,181.02 : 13,729.50 = 6,842.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,181.02/13,729.50 = 6,842.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,181.02x = 13,729.50 × 6,842.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,181.02x = 93,946,231.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,946,231.82/9,181.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,232.66

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