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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,975.48, 13,753.37 and 8,176.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,975.48, 13,753.37 and 8,176.34 is: 11,272.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,975.48 : 13,753.37 = 8,176.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,975.48/13,753.37 = 8,176.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,975.48x = 13,753.37 × 8,176.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,975.48x = 112,452,119.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,452,119.62/9,975.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,272.85

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