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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,170.19, 13,751.78 and 3,901.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,170.19, 13,751.78 and 3,901.91 is: 5,851.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,170.19 : 13,751.78 = 3,901.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,170.19/13,751.78 = 3,901.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,170.19x = 13,751.78 × 3,901.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,170.19x = 53,658,119.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,658,119.63/9,170.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,851.36

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