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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,176.74, 13,763.29 and 4,494.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,176.74, 13,763.29 and 4,494.74 is: 6,741.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,176.74 : 13,763.29 = 4,494.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,176.74/13,763.29 = 4,494.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,176.74x = 13,763.29 × 4,494.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,176.74x = 61,862,428.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,862,428.53/9,176.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,741.22

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