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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,193.36, 13,787.58 and 3,998

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,193.36, 13,787.58 and 3,998 is: 5,995.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,193.36 : 13,787.58 = 3,998 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,193.36/13,787.58 = 3,998/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,193.36x = 13,787.58 × 3,998
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,193.36x = 55,122,744.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,122,744.84/9,193.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,995.93

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