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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,173.30, 13,756.97 and 2,931.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,173.30, 13,756.97 and 2,931.85 is: 4,396.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,173.30 : 13,756.97 = 2,931.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,173.30/13,756.97 = 2,931.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,173.30x = 13,756.97 × 2,931.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,173.30x = 40,333,372.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,333,372.49/9,173.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,396.82

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