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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,168.95, 13,743.50 and 4,492.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,168.95, 13,743.50 and 4,492.13 is: 6,733.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,168.95 : 13,743.50 = 4,492.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,168.95/13,743.50 = 4,492.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,168.95x = 13,743.50 × 4,492.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,168.95x = 61,737,497.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,737,497.48/9,168.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,733.32

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