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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,178.06, 13,767.14 and 3,632.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,178.06, 13,767.14 and 3,632.72 is: 5,449.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,178.06 : 13,767.14 = 3,632.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,178.06/13,767.14 = 3,632.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,178.06x = 13,767.14 × 3,632.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,178.06x = 50,012,146.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,012,146.66/9,178.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,449.10

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