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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,176.92, 13,759.92 and 3,331.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,176.92, 13,759.92 and 3,331.60 is: 4,995.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,176.92 : 13,759.92 = 3,331.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,176.92/13,759.92 = 3,331.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,176.92x = 13,759.92 × 3,331.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,176.92x = 45,842,549.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,842,549.47/9,176.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,995.42

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