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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,193.07, 13,789.59 and 3,998.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,193.07, 13,789.59 and 3,998.94 is: 5,998.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,193.07 : 13,789.59 = 3,998.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,193.07/13,789.59 = 3,998.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,193.07x = 13,789.59 × 3,998.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,193.07x = 55,143,743.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,143,743.03/9,193.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,998.40

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