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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,171.90, 13,754.32 and 3,247.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,171.90, 13,754.32 and 3,247.69 is: 4,870.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,171.90 : 13,754.32 = 3,247.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,171.90/13,754.32 = 3,247.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,171.90x = 13,754.32 × 3,247.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,171.90x = 44,669,767.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,669,767.52/9,171.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,870.29

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