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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,181.78, 13,754.19 and 4,244.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,181.78, 13,754.19 and 4,244.62 is: 6,358.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,181.78 : 13,754.19 = 4,244.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,181.78/13,754.19 = 4,244.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,181.78x = 13,754.19 × 4,244.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,181.78x = 58,381,309.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,381,309.96/9,181.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,358.39

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