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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,171.90, 13,757.85 and 6,984.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,171.90, 13,757.85 and 6,984.90 is: 10,477.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,171.90 : 13,757.85 = 6,984.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,171.90/13,757.85 = 6,984.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,171.90x = 13,757.85 × 6,984.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,171.90x = 96,097,206.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,097,206.47/9,171.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,477.35

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