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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,181.53, 13,774.23 and 4,797.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,181.53, 13,774.23 and 4,797.81 is: 7,197.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,181.53 : 13,774.23 = 4,797.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,181.53/13,774.23 = 4,797.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,181.53x = 13,774.23 × 4,797.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,181.53x = 66,086,138.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,086,138.44/9,181.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,197.73

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