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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,173.76, 13,756.44 and 2,932.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,173.76, 13,756.44 and 2,932.56 is: 4,397.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,173.76 : 13,756.44 = 2,932.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,173.76/13,756.44 = 2,932.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,173.76x = 13,756.44 × 2,932.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,173.76x = 40,341,585.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,341,585.69/9,173.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,397.50

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