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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,182.79, 13,774.28 and 3,637.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,182.79, 13,774.28 and 3,637.49 is: 5,456.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,182.79 : 13,774.28 = 3,637.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,182.79/13,774.28 = 3,637.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,182.79x = 13,774.28 × 3,637.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,182.79x = 50,103,805.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,103,805.76/9,182.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,456.27

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