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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,181.08, 13,738.14 and 8,484.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,181.08, 13,738.14 and 8,484.12 is: 12,695.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,181.08 : 13,738.14 = 8,484.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,181.08/13,738.14 = 8,484.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,181.08x = 13,738.14 × 8,484.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,181.08x = 116,556,028.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,556,028.34/9,181.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,695.24

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