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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,181.08, 13,764.87 and 2,937.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,181.08, 13,764.87 and 2,937.51 is: 4,404.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,181.08 : 13,764.87 = 2,937.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,181.08/13,764.87 = 2,937.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,181.08x = 13,764.87 × 2,937.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,181.08x = 40,434,443.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,434,443.27/9,181.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,404.11

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