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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,175.48, 13,761.39 and 4,493.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,175.48, 13,761.39 and 4,493.48 is: 6,739.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,175.48 : 13,761.39 = 4,493.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,175.48/13,761.39 = 4,493.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,175.48x = 13,761.39 × 4,493.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,175.48x = 61,836,478.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,836,478.78/9,175.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,739.32

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