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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,176.24, 13,764.36 and 3,982

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,176.24, 13,764.36 and 3,982 is: 5,973.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,176.24 : 13,764.36 = 3,982 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,176.24/13,764.36 = 3,982/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,176.24x = 13,764.36 × 3,982
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,176.24x = 54,809,681.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,809,681.52/9,176.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,973.00

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