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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,946.79, 13,733.30 and 6,171.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,946.79, 13,733.30 and 6,171.48 is: 8,520.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,946.79 : 13,733.30 = 6,171.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,946.79/13,733.30 = 6,171.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,946.79x = 13,733.30 × 6,171.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,946.79x = 84,754,755.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,754,755.43/9,946.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,520.82

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