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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,168.17, 13,752.51 and 3,244.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,168.17, 13,752.51 and 3,244.22 is: 4,866.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,168.17 : 13,752.51 = 3,244.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,168.17/13,752.51 = 3,244.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,168.17x = 13,752.51 × 3,244.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,168.17x = 44,616,167.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,616,167.99/9,168.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,866.42

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