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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,184.12, 13,770.70 and 3,638.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,184.12, 13,770.70 and 3,638.24 is: 5,455.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,184.12 : 13,770.70 = 3,638.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,184.12/13,770.70 = 3,638.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,184.12x = 13,770.70 × 3,638.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,184.12x = 50,101,111.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,101,111.57/9,184.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,455.19

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