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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,172.17, 13,763.70 and 3,329.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,172.17, 13,763.70 and 3,329.24 is: 4,995.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,172.17 : 13,763.70 = 3,329.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,172.17/13,763.70 = 3,329.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,172.17x = 13,763.70 × 3,329.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,172.17x = 45,822,591.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,822,591.77/9,172.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,995.83

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