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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,181.96, 13,773.80 and 3,258.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,181.96, 13,773.80 and 3,258.28 is: 4,887.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,181.96 : 13,773.80 = 3,258.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,181.96/13,773.80 = 3,258.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,181.96x = 13,773.80 × 3,258.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,181.96x = 44,878,826.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,878,826.62/9,181.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,887.72

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