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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,157.06, 13,727.49 and 4,474.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,157.06, 13,727.49 and 4,474.45 is: 6,707.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,157.06 : 13,727.49 = 4,474.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,157.06/13,727.49 = 4,474.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,157.06x = 13,727.49 × 4,474.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,157.06x = 61,422,967.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,422,967.63/9,157.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,707.72

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