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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,173.66, 13,762.45 and 2,848.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,173.66, 13,762.45 and 2,848.40 is: 4,273.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,173.66 : 13,762.45 = 2,848.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,173.66/13,762.45 = 2,848.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,173.66x = 13,762.45 × 2,848.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,173.66x = 39,200,989.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,200,989.87/9,173.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,273.21

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