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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,172.08, 13,761.96 and 4,556.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,172.08, 13,761.96 and 4,556.40 is: 6,836.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,172.08 : 13,761.96 = 4,556.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,172.08/13,761.96 = 4,556.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,172.08x = 13,761.96 × 4,556.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,172.08x = 62,704,994.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,704,994.54/9,172.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,836.51

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