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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,171.99, 13,756.32 and 4,173.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,171.99, 13,756.32 and 4,173.18 is: 6,259.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,171.99 : 13,756.32 = 4,173.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,171.99/13,756.32 = 4,173.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,171.99x = 13,756.32 × 4,173.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,171.99x = 57,407,665.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,407,665.18/9,171.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,259.02

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