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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,171.06, 13,758.63 and 3,327.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,171.06, 13,758.63 and 3,327.54 is: 4,992.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,171.06 : 13,758.63 = 3,327.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,171.06/13,758.63 = 3,327.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,171.06x = 13,758.63 × 3,327.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,171.06x = 45,782,391.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,782,391.67/9,171.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,992.05

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