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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,188.28, 13,774.70 and 4,261.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,188.28, 13,774.70 and 4,261.46 is: 6,388.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,188.28 : 13,774.70 = 4,261.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,188.28/13,774.70 = 4,261.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,188.28x = 13,774.70 × 4,261.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,188.28x = 58,700,274.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,700,274.84/9,188.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,388.60

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