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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,172.62, 13,758.93 and 3,329.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,172.62, 13,758.93 and 3,329.22 is: 4,993.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,172.62 : 13,758.93 = 3,329.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,172.62/13,758.93 = 3,329.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,172.62x = 13,758.93 × 3,329.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,172.62x = 45,806,504.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,806,504.93/9,172.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,993.83

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