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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,194.42, 13,779.33 and 5,246.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,194.42, 13,779.33 and 5,246.88 is: 7,863.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,194.42 : 13,779.33 = 5,246.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,194.42/13,779.33 = 5,246.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,194.42x = 13,779.33 × 5,246.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,194.42x = 72,298,490.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,298,490.99/9,194.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,863.31

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