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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,170.16, 13,743.66 and 5,001.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,170.16, 13,743.66 and 5,001.48 is: 7,495.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,170.16 : 13,743.66 = 5,001.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,170.16/13,743.66 = 5,001.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,170.16x = 13,743.66 × 5,001.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,170.16x = 68,738,640.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,738,640.62/9,170.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,495.90

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