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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,179.71, 13,765.92 and 3,333.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,179.71, 13,765.92 and 3,333.13 is: 4,998.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,179.71 : 13,765.92 = 3,333.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,179.71/13,765.92 = 3,333.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,179.71x = 13,765.92 × 3,333.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,179.71x = 45,883,600.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,883,600.93/9,179.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,998.37

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