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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,168.04, 13,752.71 and 4,491.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,168.04, 13,752.71 and 4,491.95 is: 6,738.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,168.04 : 13,752.71 = 4,491.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,168.04/13,752.71 = 4,491.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,168.04x = 13,752.71 × 4,491.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,168.04x = 61,776,485.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,776,485.68/9,168.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,738.24

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