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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,185.46, 13,771.05 and 2,941.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,185.46, 13,771.05 and 2,941.88 is: 4,410.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,185.46 : 13,771.05 = 2,941.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,185.46/13,771.05 = 2,941.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,185.46x = 13,771.05 × 2,941.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,185.46x = 40,512,742.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,512,742.15/9,185.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,410.53

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