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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,333.96, 14,002.36 and 3,176.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,333.96, 14,002.36 and 3,176.52 is: 4,765.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,333.96 : 14,002.36 = 3,176.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,333.96/14,002.36 = 3,176.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,333.96x = 14,002.36 × 3,176.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,333.96x = 44,478,776.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,478,776.59/9,333.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,765.26

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