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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,176.70, 13,770.45 and 3,333.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,176.70, 13,770.45 and 3,333.90 is: 5,002.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,176.70 : 13,770.45 = 3,333.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,176.70/13,770.45 = 3,333.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,176.70x = 13,770.45 × 3,333.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,176.70x = 45,909,303.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,909,303.26/9,176.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,002.81

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