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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,175.18, 13,764.73 and 2,849.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,175.18, 13,764.73 and 2,849.92 is: 4,275.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,175.18 : 13,764.73 = 2,849.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,175.18/13,764.73 = 2,849.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,175.18x = 13,764.73 × 2,849.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,175.18x = 39,228,379.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,228,379.32/9,175.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,275.49

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