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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,186.93, 13,788.39 and 5,246.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,186.93, 13,788.39 and 5,246.08 is: 7,873.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,186.93 : 13,788.39 = 5,246.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,186.93/13,788.39 = 5,246.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,186.93x = 13,788.39 × 5,246.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,186.93x = 72,334,997.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,334,997.01/9,186.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,873.69

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