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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,181.97, 13,773.27 and 2,941.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,181.97, 13,773.27 and 2,941.17 is: 4,411.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,181.97 : 13,773.27 = 2,941.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,181.97/13,773.27 = 2,941.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,181.97x = 13,773.27 × 2,941.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,181.97x = 40,509,505.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,509,505.12/9,181.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,411.86

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