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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,174.90, 13,767.84 and 3,331.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,174.90, 13,767.84 and 3,331.98 is: 4,999.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,174.90 : 13,767.84 = 3,331.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,174.90/13,767.84 = 3,331.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,174.90x = 13,767.84 × 3,331.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,174.90x = 45,874,167.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,874,167.52/9,174.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,999.96

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