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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,176.72, 13,759.54 and 5,010.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,176.72, 13,759.54 and 5,010.94 is: 7,513.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,176.72 : 13,759.54 = 5,010.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,176.72/13,759.54 = 5,010.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,176.72x = 13,759.54 × 5,010.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,176.72x = 68,948,182.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,948,182.44/9,176.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,513.38

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