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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,173.90, 13,766.34 and 3,330.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,173.90, 13,766.34 and 3,330.98 is: 4,998.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,173.90 : 13,766.34 = 3,330.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,173.90/13,766.34 = 3,330.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,173.90x = 13,766.34 × 3,330.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,173.90x = 45,855,403.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,855,403.21/9,173.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,998.46

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