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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,177.82, 13,765.78 and 3,253.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,177.82, 13,765.78 and 3,253.75 is: 4,880.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,177.82 : 13,765.78 = 3,253.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,177.82/13,765.78 = 3,253.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,177.82x = 13,765.78 × 3,253.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,177.82x = 44,790,406.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,790,406.68/9,177.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,880.29

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