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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,166.78, 13,745.52 and 4,479.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,166.78, 13,745.52 and 4,479.78 is: 6,717.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,166.78 : 13,745.52 = 4,479.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,166.78/13,745.52 = 4,479.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,166.78x = 13,745.52 × 4,479.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,166.78x = 61,576,905.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,576,905.59/9,166.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,717.40

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