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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,191.69, 13,786.71 and 2,950.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,191.69, 13,786.71 and 2,950.01 is: 4,424.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,191.69 : 13,786.71 = 2,950.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,191.69/13,786.71 = 2,950.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,191.69x = 13,786.71 × 2,950.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,191.69x = 40,670,932.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,670,932.37/9,191.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,424.75

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