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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,173.07, 13,760.46 and 2,847.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,173.07, 13,760.46 and 2,847.99 is: 4,272.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,173.07 : 13,760.46 = 2,847.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,173.07/13,760.46 = 2,847.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,173.07x = 13,760.46 × 2,847.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,173.07x = 39,189,652.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,189,652.48/9,173.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,272.25

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