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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,170.10, 13,755.88 and 2,930.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,170.10, 13,755.88 and 2,930.99 is: 4,396.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,170.10 : 13,755.88 = 2,930.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,170.10/13,755.88 = 2,930.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,170.10x = 13,755.88 × 2,930.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,170.10x = 40,318,346.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,318,346.72/9,170.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,396.72

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