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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,194.96, 13,786.50 and 4,262.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,194.96, 13,786.50 and 4,262.06 is: 6,390.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,194.96 : 13,786.50 = 4,262.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,194.96/13,786.50 = 4,262.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,194.96x = 13,786.50 × 4,262.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,194.96x = 58,758,890.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,758,890.19/9,194.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,390.34

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