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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,182.60, 13,764.30 and 5,016.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,182.60, 13,764.30 and 5,016.20 is: 7,519.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,182.60 : 13,764.30 = 5,016.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,182.60/13,764.30 = 5,016.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,182.60x = 13,764.30 × 5,016.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,182.60x = 69,044,481.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,044,481.66/9,182.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,519.06

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