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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,191.07, 13,786.60 and 3,996.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,191.07, 13,786.60 and 3,996.94 is: 5,995.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,191.07 : 13,786.60 = 3,996.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,191.07/13,786.60 = 3,996.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,191.07x = 13,786.60 × 3,996.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,191.07x = 55,104,193.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,104,193.02/9,191.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,995.41

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