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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,174.30, 13,761.35 and 2,934.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,174.30, 13,761.35 and 2,934.24 is: 4,401.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,174.30 : 13,761.35 = 2,934.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,174.30/13,761.35 = 2,934.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,174.30x = 13,761.35 × 2,934.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,174.30x = 40,379,103.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,379,103.62/9,174.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,401.33

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