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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,173.49, 13,756.73 and 3,905.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,173.49, 13,756.73 and 3,905.17 is: 5,856.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,173.49 : 13,756.73 = 3,905.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,173.49/13,756.73 = 3,905.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,173.49x = 13,756.73 × 3,905.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,173.49x = 53,722,280.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,722,280.98/9,173.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,856.26

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