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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,179.46, 13,769.91 and 3,985.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,179.46, 13,769.91 and 3,985.74 is: 5,978.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,179.46 : 13,769.91 = 3,985.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,179.46/13,769.91 = 3,985.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,179.46x = 13,769.91 × 3,985.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,179.46x = 54,883,281.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,883,281.08/9,179.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,978.92

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