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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,185.76, 13,779.12 and 3,030.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,185.76, 13,779.12 and 3,030.24 is: 4,545.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,185.76 : 13,779.12 = 3,030.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,185.76/13,779.12 = 3,030.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,185.76x = 13,779.12 × 3,030.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,185.76x = 41,754,040.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,754,040.59/9,185.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,545.52

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