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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,167.56, 13,740.69 and 3,900.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,167.56, 13,740.69 and 3,900.91 is: 5,846.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,167.56 : 13,740.69 = 3,900.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,167.56/13,740.69 = 3,900.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,167.56x = 13,740.69 × 3,900.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,167.56x = 53,601,195.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,601,195.03/9,167.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,846.83

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