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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,183.58, 13,762.61 and 4,792.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,183.58, 13,762.61 and 4,792.26 is: 7,181.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,183.58 : 13,762.61 = 4,792.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,183.58/13,762.61 = 4,792.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,183.58x = 13,762.61 × 4,792.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,183.58x = 65,954,051.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,954,051.02/9,183.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,181.74

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