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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,177.10, 13,755.93 and 3,982.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,177.10, 13,755.93 and 3,982.30 is: 5,969.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,177.10 : 13,755.93 = 3,982.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,177.10/13,755.93 = 3,982.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,177.10x = 13,755.93 × 3,982.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,177.10x = 54,780,240.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,780,240.04/9,177.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,969.23

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