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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,169.48, 13,756.38 and 3,327.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,169.48, 13,756.38 and 3,327.40 is: 4,991.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,169.48 : 13,756.38 = 3,327.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,169.48/13,756.38 = 3,327.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,169.48x = 13,756.38 × 3,327.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,169.48x = 45,772,978.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,772,978.81/9,169.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,991.88

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