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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,191.12, 13,786.68 and 2,951.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,191.12, 13,786.68 and 2,951.78 is: 4,427.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,191.12 : 13,786.68 = 2,951.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,191.12/13,786.68 = 2,951.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,191.12x = 13,786.68 × 2,951.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,191.12x = 40,695,246.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,695,246.29/9,191.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,427.67

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