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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,195.90, 13,786.53 and 3,998.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,195.90, 13,786.53 and 3,998.13 is: 5,994.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,195.90 : 13,786.53 = 3,998.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,195.90/13,786.53 = 3,998.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,195.90x = 13,786.53 × 3,998.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,195.90x = 55,120,339.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,120,339.19/9,195.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,994.01

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