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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,141.38, 13,696.30 and 6,173.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,141.38, 13,696.30 and 6,173.27 is: 9,249.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,141.38 : 13,696.30 = 6,173.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,141.38/13,696.30 = 6,173.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,141.38x = 13,696.30 × 6,173.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,141.38x = 84,550,957.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,550,957.90/9,141.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,249.26

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