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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,186.30, 13,779.45 and 4,002.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,186.30, 13,779.45 and 4,002.30 is: 6,003.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,186.30 : 13,779.45 = 4,002.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,186.30/13,779.45 = 4,002.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,186.30x = 13,779.45 × 4,002.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,186.30x = 55,149,492.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,149,492.74/9,186.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,003.45

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