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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,187.13, 13,778.58 and 4,502.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,187.13, 13,778.58 and 4,502.45 is: 6,752.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,187.13 : 13,778.58 = 4,502.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,187.13/13,778.58 = 4,502.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,187.13x = 13,778.58 × 4,502.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,187.13x = 62,037,367.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,037,367.52/9,187.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,752.64

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