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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,184.55, 13,771.65 and 4,248.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,184.55, 13,771.65 and 4,248.08 is: 6,369.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,184.55 : 13,771.65 = 4,248.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,184.55/13,771.65 = 4,248.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,184.55x = 13,771.65 × 4,248.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,184.55x = 58,503,070.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,503,070.93/9,184.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,369.73

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