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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,167.60, 13,751.40 and 3,324.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,167.60, 13,751.40 and 3,324.40 is: 4,986.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,167.60 : 13,751.40 = 3,324.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,167.60/13,751.40 = 3,324.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,167.60x = 13,751.40 × 3,324.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,167.60x = 45,715,154.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,715,154.16/9,167.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,986.60

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