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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,181.98, 13,772.61 and 2,941.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,181.98, 13,772.61 and 2,941.83 is: 4,412.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,181.98 : 13,772.61 = 2,941.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,181.98/13,772.61 = 2,941.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,181.98x = 13,772.61 × 2,941.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,181.98x = 40,516,677.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,516,677.28/9,181.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,412.63

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