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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,096.53, 13,641.40 and 3,171.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,096.53, 13,641.40 and 3,171.90 is: 4,756.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,096.53 : 13,641.40 = 3,171.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,096.53/13,641.40 = 3,171.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,096.53x = 13,641.40 × 3,171.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,096.53x = 43,269,072.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,269,072.59/9,096.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,756.66

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