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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,335.82, 13,995.08 and 3,175.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,335.82, 13,995.08 and 3,175.50 is: 4,760.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,335.82 : 13,995.08 = 3,175.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,335.82/13,995.08 = 3,175.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,335.82x = 13,995.08 × 3,175.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,335.82x = 44,441,376.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,441,376.54/9,335.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,760.31

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