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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,174.95, 13,762.17 and 2,934.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,174.95, 13,762.17 and 2,934.91 is: 4,402.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,174.95 : 13,762.17 = 2,934.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,174.95/13,762.17 = 2,934.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,174.95x = 13,762.17 × 2,934.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,174.95x = 40,390,730.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,390,730.35/9,174.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,402.28

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