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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,182.58, 13,798.71 and 4,803.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,182.58, 13,798.71 and 4,803.27 is: 7,217.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,182.58 : 13,798.71 = 4,803.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,182.58/13,798.71 = 4,803.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,182.58x = 13,798.71 × 4,803.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,182.58x = 66,278,929.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,278,929.78/9,182.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,217.90

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