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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,168.44, 13,754.36 and 4,171.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,168.44, 13,754.36 and 4,171.16 is: 6,257.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,168.44 : 13,754.36 = 4,171.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,168.44/13,754.36 = 4,171.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,168.44x = 13,754.36 × 4,171.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,168.44x = 57,371,636.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,371,636.26/9,168.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,257.51

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