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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,191.34, 13,785.71 and 2,950.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,191.34, 13,785.71 and 2,950.54 is: 4,425.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,191.34 : 13,785.71 = 2,950.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,191.34/13,785.71 = 2,950.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,191.34x = 13,785.71 × 2,950.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,191.34x = 40,675,317.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,675,317.11/9,191.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,425.40

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