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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,176.89, 13,765.35 and 3,333.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,176.89, 13,765.35 and 3,333.49 is: 5,000.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,176.89 : 13,765.35 = 3,333.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,176.89/13,765.35 = 3,333.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,176.89x = 13,765.35 × 3,333.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,176.89x = 45,886,656.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,886,656.57/9,176.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,000.24

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