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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,117.45, 13,674.56 and 3,274.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,117.45, 13,674.56 and 3,274.11 is: 4,910.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,117.45 : 13,674.56 = 3,274.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,117.45/13,674.56 = 3,274.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,117.45x = 13,674.56 × 3,274.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,117.45x = 44,771,997.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,771,997.27/9,117.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,910.58

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