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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,170.97, 13,748.56 and 3,901.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,170.97, 13,748.56 and 3,901.15 is: 5,848.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,170.97 : 13,748.56 = 3,901.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,170.97/13,748.56 = 3,901.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,170.97x = 13,748.56 × 3,901.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,170.97x = 53,635,202.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,635,202.28/9,170.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,848.37

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