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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,184.44, 13,779.36 and 3,638.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,184.44, 13,779.36 and 3,638.64 is: 5,459.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,184.44 : 13,779.36 = 3,638.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,184.44/13,779.36 = 3,638.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,184.44x = 13,779.36 × 3,638.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,184.44x = 50,138,130.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,138,130.47/9,184.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,459.03

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