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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,171.14, 13,756.68 and 6,242.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,171.14, 13,756.68 and 6,242.18 is: 9,363.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,171.14 : 13,756.68 = 6,242.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,171.14/13,756.68 = 6,242.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,171.14x = 13,756.68 × 6,242.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,171.14x = 85,871,672.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,871,672.76/9,171.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,363.25

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