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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,187.75, 13,781.67 and 3,031.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,187.75, 13,781.67 and 3,031.75 is: 4,547.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,187.75 : 13,781.67 = 3,031.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,187.75/13,781.67 = 3,031.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,187.75x = 13,781.67 × 3,031.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,187.75x = 41,782,578.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,782,578.02/9,187.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,547.64

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