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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,126.88, 13,691.20 and 4,197.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,126.88, 13,691.20 and 4,197.90 is: 6,297.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,126.88 : 13,691.20 = 4,197.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,126.88/13,691.20 = 4,197.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,126.88x = 13,691.20 × 4,197.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,126.88x = 57,474,288.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,474,288.48/9,126.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,297.25

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