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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,174.92, 13,767.82 and 3,331.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,174.92, 13,767.82 and 3,331.96 is: 4,999.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,174.92 : 13,767.82 = 3,331.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,174.92/13,767.82 = 3,331.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,174.92x = 13,767.82 × 3,331.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,174.92x = 45,873,825.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,873,825.53/9,174.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,999.92

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