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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,176.31, 13,752.09 and 5,010.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,176.31, 13,752.09 and 5,010.06 is: 7,508.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,176.31 : 13,752.09 = 5,010.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,176.31/13,752.09 = 5,010.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,176.31x = 13,752.09 × 5,010.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,176.31x = 68,898,796.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,898,796.03/9,176.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,508.33

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