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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,176.64, 13,768.32 and 3,983.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,176.64, 13,768.32 and 3,983.04 is: 5,976.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,176.64 : 13,768.32 = 3,983.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,176.64/13,768.32 = 3,983.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,176.64x = 13,768.32 × 3,983.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,176.64x = 54,839,769.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,839,769.29/9,176.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,976.02

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