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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,011.46, 13,517.19 and 3,166.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,011.46, 13,517.19 and 3,166.70 is: 4,750.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,011.46 : 13,517.19 = 3,166.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,011.46/13,517.19 = 3,166.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,011.46x = 13,517.19 × 3,166.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,011.46x = 42,804,919.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,804,919.37/9,011.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,750.05

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