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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,172.77, 13,759.01 and 2,932.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,172.77, 13,759.01 and 2,932.71 is: 4,399.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,172.77 : 13,759.01 = 2,932.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,172.77/13,759.01 = 2,932.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,172.77x = 13,759.01 × 2,932.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,172.77x = 40,351,186.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,351,186.22/9,172.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,399.02

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