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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,184.39, 13,768.90 and 4,257.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,184.39, 13,768.90 and 4,257.57 is: 6,382.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,184.39 : 13,768.90 = 4,257.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,184.39/13,768.90 = 4,257.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,184.39x = 13,768.90 × 4,257.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,184.39x = 58,622,055.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,622,055.57/9,184.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,382.79

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