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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,170.37, 13,757.33 and 3,905.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,170.37, 13,757.33 and 3,905.28 is: 5,858.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,170.37 : 13,757.33 = 3,905.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,170.37/13,757.33 = 3,905.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,170.37x = 13,757.33 × 3,905.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,170.37x = 53,726,235.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,726,235.47/9,170.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,858.68

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