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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,124.88, 13,688.19 and 4,195.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,124.88, 13,688.19 and 4,195.89 is: 6,294.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,124.88 : 13,688.19 = 4,195.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,124.88/13,688.19 = 4,195.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,124.88x = 13,688.19 × 4,195.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,124.88x = 57,434,139.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,434,139.54/9,124.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,294.24

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