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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,174.24, 13,768.92 and 3,979.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,174.24, 13,768.92 and 3,979.44 is: 5,972.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,174.24 : 13,768.92 = 3,979.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,174.24/13,768.92 = 3,979.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,174.24x = 13,768.92 × 3,979.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,174.24x = 54,792,591.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,792,591.00/9,174.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,972.44

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