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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,173.37, 13,761.84 and 3,908.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,173.37, 13,761.84 and 3,908.30 is: 5,863.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,173.37 : 13,761.84 = 3,908.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,173.37/13,761.84 = 3,908.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,173.37x = 13,761.84 × 3,908.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,173.37x = 53,785,330.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,785,330.46/9,173.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,863.20

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