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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,173.97, 13,758.25 and 3,908.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,173.97, 13,758.25 and 3,908.92 is: 5,862.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,173.97 : 13,758.25 = 3,908.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,173.97/13,758.25 = 3,908.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,173.97x = 13,758.25 × 3,908.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,173.97x = 53,779,898.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,779,898.59/9,173.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,862.23

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