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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,174.66, 13,757.93 and 3,912.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,174.66, 13,757.93 and 3,912.09 is: 5,866.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,174.66 : 13,757.93 = 3,912.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,174.66/13,757.93 = 3,912.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,174.66x = 13,757.93 × 3,912.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,174.66x = 53,822,260.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,822,260.37/9,174.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,866.40

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