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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,172.85, 13,758.10 and 2,933.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,172.85, 13,758.10 and 2,933.51 is: 4,399.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,172.85 : 13,758.10 = 2,933.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,172.85/13,758.10 = 2,933.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,172.85x = 13,758.10 × 2,933.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,172.85x = 40,359,447.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,359,447.81/9,172.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,399.88

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