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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,181.44, 13,773.06 and 3,637.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,181.44, 13,773.06 and 3,637.40 is: 5,456.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,181.44 : 13,773.06 = 3,637.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,181.44/13,773.06 = 3,637.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,181.44x = 13,773.06 × 3,637.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,181.44x = 50,098,059.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,098,059.58/9,181.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,456.45

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