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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,187.08, 13,738.56 and 6,848.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,187.08, 13,738.56 and 6,848.68 is: 10,241.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,187.08 : 13,738.56 = 6,848.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,187.08/13,738.56 = 6,848.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,187.08x = 13,738.56 × 6,848.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,187.08x = 94,091,001.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,091,001.10/9,187.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,241.67

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