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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,181.28, 13,753.44 and 4,244.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,181.28, 13,753.44 and 4,244.12 is: 6,357.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,181.28 : 13,753.44 = 4,244.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,181.28/13,753.44 = 4,244.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,181.28x = 13,753.44 × 4,244.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,181.28x = 58,371,249.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,371,249.77/9,181.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,357.64

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