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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,171, 13,743.54 and 4,487.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,171, 13,743.54 and 4,487.58 is: 6,725.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,171 : 13,743.54 = 4,487.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,171/13,743.54 = 4,487.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,171x = 13,743.54 × 4,487.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,171x = 61,675,235.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,675,235.23/9,171
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,725.03

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