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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,176.15, 13,746.54 and 5,481.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,176.15, 13,746.54 and 5,481.34 is: 8,211.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,176.15 : 13,746.54 = 5,481.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,176.15/13,746.54 = 5,481.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,176.15x = 13,746.54 × 5,481.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,176.15x = 75,349,459.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,349,459.56/9,176.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,211.45

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