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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,166.77, 13,742.06 and 3,969.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,166.77, 13,742.06 and 3,969.81 is: 5,951.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,166.77 : 13,742.06 = 3,969.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,166.77/13,742.06 = 3,969.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,166.77x = 13,742.06 × 3,969.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,166.77x = 54,553,347.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,553,347.36/9,166.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,951.21

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