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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,181.48, 13,770.40 and 4,499.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,181.48, 13,770.40 and 4,499.48 is: 6,748.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,181.48 : 13,770.40 = 4,499.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,181.48/13,770.40 = 4,499.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,181.48x = 13,770.40 × 4,499.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,181.48x = 61,959,639.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,959,639.39/9,181.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,748.33

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