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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,193.77, 13,780.78 and 3,639.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,193.77, 13,780.78 and 3,639.40 is: 5,455.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,193.77 : 13,780.78 = 3,639.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,193.77/13,780.78 = 3,639.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,193.77x = 13,780.78 × 3,639.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,193.77x = 50,153,770.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,153,770.73/9,193.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,455.19

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