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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,177.90, 13,772.34 and 3,334.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,177.90, 13,772.34 and 3,334.98 is: 5,004.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,177.90 : 13,772.34 = 3,334.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,177.90/13,772.34 = 3,334.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,177.90x = 13,772.34 × 3,334.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,177.90x = 45,930,478.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,930,478.45/9,177.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,004.46

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