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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,279.63, 13,922.51 and 6,171.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,279.63, 13,922.51 and 6,171.85 is: 9,259.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,279.63 : 13,922.51 = 6,171.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,279.63/13,922.51 = 6,171.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,279.63x = 13,922.51 × 6,171.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,279.63x = 85,927,643.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,927,643.34/9,279.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,259.81

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