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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,180.46, 13,772.94 and 2,940.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,180.46, 13,772.94 and 2,940.49 is: 4,411.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,180.46 : 13,772.94 = 2,940.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,180.46/13,772.94 = 2,940.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,180.46x = 13,772.94 × 2,940.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,180.46x = 40,499,192.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,499,192.34/9,180.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,411.46

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