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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,172.16, 13,754.70 and 3,247.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,172.16, 13,754.70 and 3,247.94 is: 4,870.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,172.16 : 13,754.70 = 3,247.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,172.16/13,754.70 = 3,247.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,172.16x = 13,754.70 × 3,247.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,172.16x = 44,674,440.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,674,440.32/9,172.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,870.66

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