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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,176.27, 13,757.66 and 2,932.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,176.27, 13,757.66 and 2,932.67 is: 4,396.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,176.27 : 13,757.66 = 2,932.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,176.27/13,757.66 = 2,932.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,176.27x = 13,757.66 × 2,932.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,176.27x = 40,346,696.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,346,696.48/9,176.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,396.85

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