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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,184.34, 13,771.91 and 4,249.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,184.34, 13,771.91 and 4,249.74 is: 6,372.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,184.34 : 13,771.91 = 4,249.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,184.34/13,771.91 = 4,249.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,184.34x = 13,771.91 × 4,249.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,184.34x = 58,527,015.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,527,015.55/9,184.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,372.48

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