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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,176.72, 13,770.96 and 3,332.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,176.72, 13,770.96 and 3,332.80 is: 5,001.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,176.72 : 13,770.96 = 3,332.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,176.72/13,770.96 = 3,332.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,176.72x = 13,770.96 × 3,332.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,176.72x = 45,895,855.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,895,855.49/9,176.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,001.34

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