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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,176.34, 13,759.20 and 3,623.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,176.34, 13,759.20 and 3,623.25 is: 5,432.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,176.34 : 13,759.20 = 3,623.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,176.34/13,759.20 = 3,623.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,176.34x = 13,759.20 × 3,623.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,176.34x = 49,853,021.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,853,021.40/9,176.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,432.78

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