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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,177.36, 13,769.16 and 3,334.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,177.36, 13,769.16 and 3,334.44 is: 5,002.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,177.36 : 13,769.16 = 3,334.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,177.36/13,769.16 = 3,334.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,177.36x = 13,769.16 × 3,334.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,177.36x = 45,912,437.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,912,437.87/9,177.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,002.79

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