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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,183.16, 13,774.26 and 5,385.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,183.16, 13,774.26 and 5,385.91 is: 8,078.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,183.16 : 13,774.26 = 5,385.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,183.16/13,774.26 = 5,385.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,183.16x = 13,774.26 × 5,385.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,183.16x = 74,186,924.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,186,924.68/9,183.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,078.58

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