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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,166.32, 13,753.80 and 4,233.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,166.32, 13,753.80 and 4,233.20 is: 6,351.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,166.32 : 13,753.80 = 4,233.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,166.32/13,753.80 = 4,233.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,166.32x = 13,753.80 × 4,233.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,166.32x = 58,222,586.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,222,586.16/9,166.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,351.80

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