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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,171.86, 13,751.71 and 3,328.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,171.86, 13,751.71 and 3,328.52 is: 4,990.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,171.86 : 13,751.71 = 3,328.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,171.86/13,751.71 = 3,328.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,171.86x = 13,751.71 × 3,328.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,171.86x = 45,772,764.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,772,764.69/9,171.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,990.57

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