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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,171.17, 13,754.93 and 4,489.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,171.17, 13,754.93 and 4,489.16 is: 6,732.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,171.17 : 13,754.93 = 4,489.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,171.17/13,754.93 = 4,489.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,171.17x = 13,754.93 × 4,489.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,171.17x = 61,748,093.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,748,093.50/9,171.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,732.85

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