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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,176.82, 13,764.29 and 3,252.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,176.82, 13,764.29 and 3,252.75 is: 4,878.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,176.82 : 13,764.29 = 3,252.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,176.82/13,764.29 = 3,252.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,176.82x = 13,764.29 × 3,252.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,176.82x = 44,771,778.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,771,778.03/9,176.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,878.79

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