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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,196.32, 13,788.51 and 3,934.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,196.32, 13,788.51 and 3,934.77 is: 5,899.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,196.32 : 13,788.51 = 3,934.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,196.32/13,788.51 = 3,934.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,196.32x = 13,788.51 × 3,934.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,196.32x = 54,254,615.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,254,615.49/9,196.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,899.60

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