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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,180.34, 13,762.17 and 3,332.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,180.34, 13,762.17 and 3,332.81 is: 4,996.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,180.34 : 13,762.17 = 3,332.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,180.34/13,762.17 = 3,332.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,180.34x = 13,762.17 × 3,332.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,180.34x = 45,866,732.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,866,732.20/9,180.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,996.19

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