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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,172.88, 13,746.90 and 4,169.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,172.88, 13,746.90 and 4,169.04 is: 6,247.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,172.88 : 13,746.90 = 4,169.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,172.88/13,746.90 = 4,169.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,172.88x = 13,746.90 × 4,169.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,172.88x = 57,311,375.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,311,375.98/9,172.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,247.92

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