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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,179.56, 13,770.26 and 3,336.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,179.56, 13,770.26 and 3,336.64 is: 5,005.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,179.56 : 13,770.26 = 3,336.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,179.56/13,770.26 = 3,336.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,179.56x = 13,770.26 × 3,336.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,179.56x = 45,946,400.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,946,400.33/9,179.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,005.29

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