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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,180.96, 13,773.69 and 2,940.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,180.96, 13,773.69 and 2,940.99 is: 4,412.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,180.96 : 13,773.69 = 2,940.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,180.96/13,773.69 = 2,940.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,180.96x = 13,773.69 × 2,940.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,180.96x = 40,508,284.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,508,284.55/9,180.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,412.21

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