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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,173.78, 13,747.17 and 4,101.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,173.78, 13,747.17 and 4,101.82 is: 6,146.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,173.78 : 13,747.17 = 4,101.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,173.78/13,747.17 = 4,101.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,173.78x = 13,747.17 × 4,101.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,173.78x = 56,388,449.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,388,449.08/9,173.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,146.70

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