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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,176.83, 13,760.39 and 3,629.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,176.83, 13,760.39 and 3,629.95 is: 5,443.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,176.83 : 13,760.39 = 3,629.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,176.83/13,760.39 = 3,629.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,176.83x = 13,760.39 × 3,629.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,176.83x = 49,949,527.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,949,527.68/9,176.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,443.00

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