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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,197, 13,796.76 and 4,268

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,197, 13,796.76 and 4,268 is: 6,402.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,197 : 13,796.76 = 4,268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,197/13,796.76 = 4,268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,197x = 13,796.76 × 4,268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,197x = 58,884,571.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,884,571.68/9,197
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,402.58

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