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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,331.62, 13,995.81 and 3,175.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,331.62, 13,995.81 and 3,175.62 is: 4,762.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,331.62 : 13,995.81 = 3,175.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,331.62/13,995.81 = 3,175.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,331.62x = 13,995.81 × 3,175.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,331.62x = 44,445,374.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,445,374.15/9,331.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,762.88

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