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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,179.31, 13,769.95 and 2,937.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,179.31, 13,769.95 and 2,937.08 is: 4,405.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,179.31 : 13,769.95 = 2,937.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,179.31/13,769.95 = 2,937.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,179.31x = 13,769.95 × 2,937.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,179.31x = 40,443,444.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,443,444.75/9,179.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,405.94

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