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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,138.68, 13,698.88 and 4,211.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,138.68, 13,698.88 and 4,211.88 is: 6,313.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,138.68 : 13,698.88 = 4,211.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,138.68/13,698.88 = 4,211.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,138.68x = 13,698.88 × 4,211.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,138.68x = 57,698,038.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,698,038.69/9,138.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,313.61

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