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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,175.58, 13,759.78 and 3,250.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,175.58, 13,759.78 and 3,250.18 is: 4,873.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,175.58 : 13,759.78 = 3,250.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,175.58/13,759.78 = 3,250.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,175.58x = 13,759.78 × 3,250.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,175.58x = 44,721,719.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,721,719.24/9,175.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,873.99

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