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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,189.18, 13,783.86 and 3,643.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,189.18, 13,783.86 and 3,643.86 is: 5,465.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,189.18 : 13,783.86 = 3,643.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,189.18/13,783.86 = 3,643.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,189.18x = 13,783.86 × 3,643.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,189.18x = 50,226,456.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,226,456.10/9,189.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,465.83

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