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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,189.41, 13,776.39 and 4,262.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,189.41, 13,776.39 and 4,262.58 is: 6,390.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,189.41 : 13,776.39 = 4,262.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,189.41/13,776.39 = 4,262.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,189.41x = 13,776.39 × 4,262.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,189.41x = 58,722,964.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,722,964.49/9,189.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,390.29

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