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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,181.29, 13,772.03 and 3,635.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,181.29, 13,772.03 and 3,635.99 is: 5,454.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,181.29 : 13,772.03 = 3,635.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,181.29/13,772.03 = 3,635.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,181.29x = 13,772.03 × 3,635.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,181.29x = 50,074,876.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,074,876.32/9,181.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,454.01

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