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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,175.50, 13,764.87 and 3,332.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,175.50, 13,764.87 and 3,332.70 is: 4,999.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,175.50 : 13,764.87 = 3,332.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,175.50/13,764.87 = 3,332.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,175.50x = 13,764.87 × 3,332.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,175.50x = 45,874,182.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,874,182.25/9,175.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,999.64

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