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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,174.76, 13,758.66 and 3,907.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,174.76, 13,758.66 and 3,907.04 is: 5,859.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,174.76 : 13,758.66 = 3,907.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,174.76/13,758.66 = 3,907.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,174.76x = 13,758.66 × 3,907.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,174.76x = 53,755,671.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,755,671.78/9,174.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,859.08

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