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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,186.10, 13,785.27 and 5,901.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,186.10, 13,785.27 and 5,901.55 is: 8,856.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,186.10 : 13,785.27 = 5,901.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,186.10/13,785.27 = 5,901.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,186.10x = 13,785.27 × 5,901.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,186.10x = 81,354,391.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,354,391.24/9,186.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,856.25

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