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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,177.37, 13,768.18 and 3,253.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,177.37, 13,768.18 and 3,253.94 is: 4,881.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,177.37 : 13,768.18 = 3,253.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,177.37/13,768.18 = 3,253.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,177.37x = 13,768.18 × 3,253.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,177.37x = 44,800,857.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,800,857.91/9,177.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,881.67

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