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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,169.52, 13,746.98 and 3,971.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,169.52, 13,746.98 and 3,971.76 is: 5,954.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,169.52 : 13,746.98 = 3,971.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,169.52/13,746.98 = 3,971.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,169.52x = 13,746.98 × 3,971.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,169.52x = 54,599,705.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,599,705.28/9,169.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,954.48

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