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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,183.39, 13,767.42 and 4,256.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,183.39, 13,767.42 and 4,256.55 is: 6,381.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,183.39 : 13,767.42 = 4,256.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,183.39/13,767.42 = 4,256.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,183.39x = 13,767.42 × 4,256.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,183.39x = 58,601,711.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,601,711.60/9,183.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,381.27

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