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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,174.33, 13,764.78 and 5,660.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,174.33, 13,764.78 and 5,660.25 is: 8,492.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,174.33 : 13,764.78 = 5,660.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,174.33/13,764.78 = 5,660.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,174.33x = 13,764.78 × 5,660.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,174.33x = 77,912,044.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,912,044.38/9,174.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,492.40

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