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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,171.39, 13,731.02 and 6,041.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,171.39, 13,731.02 and 6,041.96 is: 9,045.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,171.39 : 13,731.02 = 6,041.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,171.39/13,731.02 = 6,041.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,171.39x = 13,731.02 × 6,041.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,171.39x = 82,962,248.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,962,248.88/9,171.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,045.76

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