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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,184.11, 13,770.69 and 3,638.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,184.11, 13,770.69 and 3,638.25 is: 5,455.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,184.11 : 13,770.69 = 3,638.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,184.11/13,770.69 = 3,638.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,184.11x = 13,770.69 × 3,638.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,184.11x = 50,101,212.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,101,212.89/9,184.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,455.21

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