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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,182.72, 13,774.37 and 4,373.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,182.72, 13,774.37 and 4,373.12 is: 6,559.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,182.72 : 13,774.37 = 4,373.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,182.72/13,774.37 = 4,373.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,182.72x = 13,774.37 × 4,373.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,182.72x = 60,236,985.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,236,985.50/9,182.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,559.82

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