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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,185.84, 13,761.48 and 9,083.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,185.84, 13,761.48 and 9,083.60 is: 13,608.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,185.84 : 13,761.48 = 9,083.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,185.84/13,761.48 = 9,083.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,185.84x = 13,761.48 × 9,083.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,185.84x = 125,003,779.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,003,779.73/9,185.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,608.31

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