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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,171.40, 13,757.10 and 8,114.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,171.40, 13,757.10 and 8,114.35 is: 12,171.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,171.40 : 13,757.10 = 8,114.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,171.40/13,757.10 = 8,114.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,171.40x = 13,757.10 × 8,114.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,171.40x = 111,629,924.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,629,924.39/9,171.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,171.53

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