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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,178.59, 13,764.27 and 3,253.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,178.59, 13,764.27 and 3,253.20 is: 4,878.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,178.59 : 13,764.27 = 3,253.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,178.59/13,764.27 = 3,253.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,178.59x = 13,764.27 × 3,253.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,178.59x = 44,777,923.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,777,923.16/9,178.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,878.52

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