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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,194, 13,792.68 and 2,954.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,194, 13,792.68 and 2,954.96 is: 4,432.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,194 : 13,792.68 = 2,954.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,194/13,792.68 = 2,954.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,194x = 13,792.68 × 2,954.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,194x = 40,756,817.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,756,817.69/9,194
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,432.98

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