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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,166.26, 13,751.72 and 4,239.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,166.26, 13,751.72 and 4,239.44 is: 6,360.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,166.26 : 13,751.72 = 4,239.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,166.26/13,751.72 = 4,239.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,166.26x = 13,751.72 × 4,239.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,166.26x = 58,299,501.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,299,501.88/9,166.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,360.23

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