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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,176.40, 13,764.60 and 3,332.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,176.40, 13,764.60 and 3,332.26 is: 4,998.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,176.40 : 13,764.60 = 3,332.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,176.40/13,764.60 = 3,332.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,176.40x = 13,764.60 × 3,332.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,176.40x = 45,867,226.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,867,226.00/9,176.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,998.39

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