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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,041.17, 13,564.20 and 8,173.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,041.17, 13,564.20 and 8,173.66 is: 12,262.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,041.17 : 13,564.20 = 8,173.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,041.17/13,564.20 = 8,173.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,041.17x = 13,564.20 × 8,173.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,041.17x = 110,869,158.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,869,158.97/9,041.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,262.70

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