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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,171.96, 13,760.37 and 6,057.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,171.96, 13,760.37 and 6,057.92 is: 9,088.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,171.96 : 13,760.37 = 6,057.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,171.96/13,760.37 = 6,057.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,171.96x = 13,760.37 × 6,057.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,171.96x = 83,359,151.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,359,151.83/9,171.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,088.48

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