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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,176.94, 13,770.36 and 3,983.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,176.94, 13,770.36 and 3,983.22 is: 5,976.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,176.94 : 13,770.36 = 3,983.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,176.94/13,770.36 = 3,983.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,176.94x = 13,770.36 × 3,983.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,176.94x = 54,850,373.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,850,373.36/9,176.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,976.98

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