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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,174.34, 13,763.67 and 3,331

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,174.34, 13,763.67 and 3,331 is: 4,997.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,174.34 : 13,763.67 = 3,331 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,174.34/13,763.67 = 3,331/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,174.34x = 13,763.67 × 3,331
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,174.34x = 45,846,784.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,846,784.77/9,174.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,997.28

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