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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,332.58, 13,998.27 and 5,174.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,332.58, 13,998.27 and 5,174.58 is: 7,761.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,332.58 : 13,998.27 = 5,174.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,332.58/13,998.27 = 5,174.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,332.58x = 13,998.27 × 5,174.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,332.58x = 72,435,167.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,435,167.98/9,332.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,761.54

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