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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,170.06, 13,742.13 and 4,556.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,170.06, 13,742.13 and 4,556.30 is: 6,828.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,170.06 : 13,742.13 = 4,556.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,170.06/13,742.13 = 4,556.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,170.06x = 13,742.13 × 4,556.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,170.06x = 62,613,266.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,613,266.92/9,170.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,828.01

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