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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,172.45, 13,759.43 and 2,933.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,172.45, 13,759.43 and 2,933.35 is: 4,400.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,172.45 : 13,759.43 = 2,933.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,172.45/13,759.43 = 2,933.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,172.45x = 13,759.43 × 2,933.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,172.45x = 40,361,223.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,361,223.99/9,172.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,400.27

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