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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,183.36, 13,778.88 and 3,987.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,183.36, 13,778.88 and 3,987.84 is: 5,983.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,183.36 : 13,778.88 = 3,987.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,183.36/13,778.88 = 3,987.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,183.36x = 13,778.88 × 3,987.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,183.36x = 54,947,968.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,947,968.82/9,183.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,983.43

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