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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,162.06, 13,741.50 and 4,231.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,162.06, 13,741.50 and 4,231.29 is: 6,346.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,162.06 : 13,741.50 = 4,231.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,162.06/13,741.50 = 4,231.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,162.06x = 13,741.50 × 4,231.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,162.06x = 58,144,237.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,144,237.84/9,162.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,346.20

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