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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,182.28, 13,754.94 and 4,245.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,182.28, 13,754.94 and 4,245.12 is: 6,359.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,182.28 : 13,754.94 = 4,245.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,182.28/13,754.94 = 4,245.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,182.28x = 13,754.94 × 4,245.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,182.28x = 58,391,370.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,391,370.89/9,182.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,359.14

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