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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,174.28, 13,753.20 and 3,329.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,174.28, 13,753.20 and 3,329.56 is: 4,991.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,174.28 : 13,753.20 = 3,329.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,174.28/13,753.20 = 3,329.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,174.28x = 13,753.20 × 3,329.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,174.28x = 45,792,104.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,792,104.59/9,174.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,991.36

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