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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,187.83, 13,778.10 and 7,110.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,187.83, 13,778.10 and 7,110.18 is: 10,662.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,187.83 : 13,778.10 = 7,110.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,187.83/13,778.10 = 7,110.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,187.83x = 13,778.10 × 7,110.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,187.83x = 97,964,771.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,964,771.06/9,187.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,662.45

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