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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,183.84, 13,775.58 and 3,027.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,183.84, 13,775.58 and 3,027.84 is: 4,541.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,183.84 : 13,775.58 = 3,027.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,183.84/13,775.58 = 3,027.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,183.84x = 13,775.58 × 3,027.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,183.84x = 41,710,252.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,710,252.15/9,183.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,541.70

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