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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,581.94, 14,372.91 and 2,918.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,581.94, 14,372.91 and 2,918.49 is: 4,377.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,581.94 : 14,372.91 = 2,918.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,581.94/14,372.91 = 2,918.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,581.94x = 14,372.91 × 2,918.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,581.94x = 41,947,194.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,947,194.11/9,581.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,377.74

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