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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,275.41, 13,909.91 and 6,171.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,275.41, 13,909.91 and 6,171.74 is: 9,255.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,275.41 : 13,909.91 = 6,171.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,275.41/13,909.91 = 6,171.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,275.41x = 13,909.91 × 6,171.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,275.41x = 85,848,377.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,848,377.94/9,275.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,255.49

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