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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,170.66, 13,729.86 and 6,041.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,170.66, 13,729.86 and 6,041.22 is: 9,044.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,170.66 : 13,729.86 = 6,041.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,170.66/13,729.86 = 6,041.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,170.66x = 13,729.86 × 6,041.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,170.66x = 82,945,104.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,945,104.83/9,170.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,044.62

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