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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,174.54, 13,766.85 and 4,795.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,174.54, 13,766.85 and 4,795.86 is: 7,196.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,174.54 : 13,766.85 = 4,795.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,174.54/13,766.85 = 4,795.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,174.54x = 13,766.85 × 4,795.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,174.54x = 66,023,885.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,023,885.24/9,174.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,196.42

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