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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,326.75, 13,990.13 and 3,170.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,326.75, 13,990.13 and 3,170.75 is: 4,756.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,326.75 : 13,990.13 = 3,170.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,326.75/13,990.13 = 3,170.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,326.75x = 13,990.13 × 3,170.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,326.75x = 44,359,188.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,359,188.84/9,326.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,756.13

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