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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,183.19, 13,775.76 and 2,940.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,183.19, 13,775.76 and 2,940.97 is: 4,411.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,183.19 : 13,775.76 = 2,940.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,183.19/13,775.76 = 2,940.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,183.19x = 13,775.76 × 2,940.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,183.19x = 40,514,062.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,514,062.45/9,183.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,411.76

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