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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,174.32, 13,766.94 and 3,330.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,174.32, 13,766.94 and 3,330.17 is: 4,997.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,174.32 : 13,766.94 = 3,330.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,174.32/13,766.94 = 3,330.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,174.32x = 13,766.94 × 3,330.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,174.32x = 45,846,181.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,846,181.75/9,174.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,997.23

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