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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,187.97, 13,786.51 and 3,641.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,187.97, 13,786.51 and 3,641.19 is: 5,463.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,187.97 : 13,786.51 = 3,641.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,187.97/13,786.51 = 3,641.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,187.97x = 13,786.51 × 3,641.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,187.97x = 50,199,345.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,199,345.92/9,187.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,463.59

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