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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,175.34, 13,754.90 and 3,978.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,175.34, 13,754.90 and 3,978.38 is: 5,964.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,175.34 : 13,754.90 = 3,978.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,175.34/13,754.90 = 3,978.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,175.34x = 13,754.90 × 3,978.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,175.34x = 54,722,199.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,722,199.17/9,175.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,964.05

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