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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,177.24, 13,766.58 and 3,021.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,177.24, 13,766.58 and 3,021.24 is: 4,532.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,177.24 : 13,766.58 = 3,021.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,177.24/13,766.58 = 3,021.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,177.24x = 13,766.58 × 3,021.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,177.24x = 41,592,142.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,592,142.16/9,177.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,532.10

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