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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,331.26, 13,996.62 and 3,175.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,331.26, 13,996.62 and 3,175.26 is: 4,762.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,331.26 : 13,996.62 = 3,175.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,331.26/13,996.62 = 3,175.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,331.26x = 13,996.62 × 3,175.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,331.26x = 44,442,907.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,442,907.62/9,331.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,762.80

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