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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,165.34, 13,745.58 and 3,970

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,165.34, 13,745.58 and 3,970 is: 5,953.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,165.34 : 13,745.58 = 3,970 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,165.34/13,745.58 = 3,970/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,165.34x = 13,745.58 × 3,970
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,165.34x = 54,569,952.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,569,952.60/9,165.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,953.95

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