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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,170.04, 13,751.61 and 3,624.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,170.04, 13,751.61 and 3,624.60 is: 5,435.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,170.04 : 13,751.61 = 3,624.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,170.04/13,751.61 = 3,624.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,170.04x = 13,751.61 × 3,624.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,170.04x = 49,844,085.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,844,085.61/9,170.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,435.54

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