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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,015.46, 13,523.19 and 3,170.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,015.46, 13,523.19 and 3,170.73 is: 4,756.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,015.46 : 13,523.19 = 3,170.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,015.46/13,523.19 = 3,170.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,015.46x = 13,523.19 × 3,170.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,015.46x = 42,878,384.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,878,384.23/9,015.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,756.10

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