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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,090.63, 13,637.16 and 3,168.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,090.63, 13,637.16 and 3,168.72 is: 4,753.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,090.63 : 13,637.16 = 3,168.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,090.63/13,637.16 = 3,168.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,090.63x = 13,637.16 × 3,168.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,090.63x = 43,212,341.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,212,341.64/9,090.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,753.50

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