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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,170.90, 13,752.83 and 3,246.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,170.90, 13,752.83 and 3,246.69 is: 4,868.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,170.90 : 13,752.83 = 3,246.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,170.90/13,752.83 = 3,246.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,170.90x = 13,752.83 × 3,246.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,170.90x = 44,651,159.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,651,159.40/9,170.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,868.79

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