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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,196.86, 13,794.56 and 3,354.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,196.86, 13,794.56 and 3,354.78 is: 5,031.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,196.86 : 13,794.56 = 3,354.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,196.86/13,794.56 = 3,354.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,196.86x = 13,794.56 × 3,354.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,196.86x = 46,277,714.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,277,714.00/9,196.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,031.90

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