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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,332.58, 13,985.70 and 5,174.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,332.58, 13,985.70 and 5,174.44 is: 7,754.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,332.58 : 13,985.70 = 5,174.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,332.58/13,985.70 = 5,174.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,332.58x = 13,985.70 × 5,174.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,332.58x = 72,368,165.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,368,165.51/9,332.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,754.36

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