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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,151.44, 13,716.69 and 4,157.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,151.44, 13,716.69 and 4,157.61 is: 6,231.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,151.44 : 13,716.69 = 4,157.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,151.44/13,716.69 = 4,157.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,151.44x = 13,716.69 × 4,157.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,151.44x = 57,028,647.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,028,647.51/9,151.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,231.66

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