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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,170.04, 13,755.18 and 3,246.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,170.04, 13,755.18 and 3,246.81 is: 4,870.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,170.04 : 13,755.18 = 3,246.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,170.04/13,755.18 = 3,246.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,170.04x = 13,755.18 × 3,246.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,170.04x = 44,660,455.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,660,455.98/9,170.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,870.26

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