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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,168.84, 13,744.89 and 3,324.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,168.84, 13,744.89 and 3,324.15 is: 4,983.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,168.84 : 13,744.89 = 3,324.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,168.84/13,744.89 = 3,324.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,168.84x = 13,744.89 × 3,324.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,168.84x = 45,690,076.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,690,076.09/9,168.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,983.19

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