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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,171.18, 13,748.22 and 3,326.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,171.18, 13,748.22 and 3,326.22 is: 4,986.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,171.18 : 13,748.22 = 3,326.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,171.18/13,748.22 = 3,326.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,171.18x = 13,748.22 × 3,326.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,171.18x = 45,729,604.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,729,604.33/9,171.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,986.23

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