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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,173.16, 13,748.16 and 5,004.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,173.16, 13,748.16 and 5,004.48 is: 7,500.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,173.16 : 13,748.16 = 5,004.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,173.16/13,748.16 = 5,004.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,173.16x = 13,748.16 × 5,004.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,173.16x = 68,802,391.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,802,391.76/9,173.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,500.40

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