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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,977.38, 13,459.38 and 6,196.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,977.38, 13,459.38 and 6,196.14 is: 9,289.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,977.38 : 13,459.38 = 6,196.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,977.38/13,459.38 = 6,196.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,977.38x = 13,459.38 × 6,196.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,977.38x = 83,396,202.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,396,202.79/8,977.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,289.59

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