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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,168.13, 13,752.20 and 3,012.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,168.13, 13,752.20 and 3,012.13 is: 4,518.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,168.13 : 13,752.20 = 3,012.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,168.13/13,752.20 = 3,012.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,168.13x = 13,752.20 × 3,012.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,168.13x = 41,423,414.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,423,414.19/9,168.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,518.20

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