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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,162.73, 13,746.17 and 2,923.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,162.73, 13,746.17 and 2,923.11 is: 4,385.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,162.73 : 13,746.17 = 2,923.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,162.73/13,746.17 = 2,923.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,162.73x = 13,746.17 × 2,923.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,162.73x = 40,181,552.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,181,552.37/9,162.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,385.33

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