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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,168.92, 13,759.14 and 4,491.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,168.92, 13,759.14 and 4,491.80 is: 6,740.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,168.92 : 13,759.14 = 4,491.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,168.92/13,759.14 = 4,491.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,168.92x = 13,759.14 × 4,491.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,168.92x = 61,803,305.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,803,305.05/9,168.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,740.52

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