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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,184.91, 13,770.58 and 2,941.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,184.91, 13,770.58 and 2,941.31 is: 4,409.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,184.91 : 13,770.58 = 2,941.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,184.91/13,770.58 = 2,941.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,184.91x = 13,770.58 × 2,941.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,184.91x = 40,503,544.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,503,544.66/9,184.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,409.79

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