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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,171.62, 13,758.36 and 3,328.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,171.62, 13,758.36 and 3,328.70 is: 4,993.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,171.62 : 13,758.36 = 3,328.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,171.62/13,758.36 = 3,328.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,171.62x = 13,758.36 × 3,328.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,171.62x = 45,797,452.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,797,452.93/9,171.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,993.39

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