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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,173.52, 13,759.74 and 3,017.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,173.52, 13,759.74 and 3,017.52 is: 4,526.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,173.52 : 13,759.74 = 3,017.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,173.52/13,759.74 = 3,017.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,173.52x = 13,759.74 × 3,017.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,173.52x = 41,520,290.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,520,290.64/9,173.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,526.10

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