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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,168.15, 13,757.43 and 4,951.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,168.15, 13,757.43 and 4,951.35 is: 7,429.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,168.15 : 13,757.43 = 4,951.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,168.15/13,757.43 = 4,951.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,168.15x = 13,757.43 × 4,951.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,168.15x = 68,117,826.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,117,826.27/9,168.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,429.83

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