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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,176.54, 13,761.32 and 3,908.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,176.54, 13,761.32 and 3,908.24 is: 5,860.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,176.54 : 13,761.32 = 3,908.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,176.54/13,761.32 = 3,908.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,176.54x = 13,761.32 × 3,908.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,176.54x = 53,782,541.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,782,541.28/9,176.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,860.87

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