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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,175.89, 13,763.85 and 3,332.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,175.89, 13,763.85 and 3,332.49 is: 4,998.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,175.89 : 13,763.85 = 3,332.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,175.89/13,763.85 = 3,332.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,175.89x = 13,763.85 × 3,332.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,175.89x = 45,867,892.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,867,892.49/9,175.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,998.74

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