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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,167.80, 13,751.70 and 4,550.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,167.80, 13,751.70 and 4,550.20 is: 6,825.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,167.80 : 13,751.70 = 4,550.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,167.80/13,751.70 = 4,550.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,167.80x = 13,751.70 × 4,550.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,167.80x = 62,572,985.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,572,985.34/9,167.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,825.30

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