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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,180.54, 13,771.72 and 2,938.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,180.54, 13,771.72 and 2,938.98 is: 4,408.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,180.54 : 13,771.72 = 2,938.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,180.54/13,771.72 = 2,938.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,180.54x = 13,771.72 × 2,938.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,180.54x = 40,474,864.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,474,864.96/9,180.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,408.77

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