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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,181.06, 13,771.63 and 3,634.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,181.06, 13,771.63 and 3,634.18 is: 5,451.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,181.06 : 13,771.63 = 3,634.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,181.06/13,771.63 = 3,634.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,181.06x = 13,771.63 × 3,634.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,181.06x = 50,048,582.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,048,582.31/9,181.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,451.29

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