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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,197.58, 13,786.78 and 4,263.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,197.58, 13,786.78 and 4,263.15 is: 6,390.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,197.58 : 13,786.78 = 4,263.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,197.58/13,786.78 = 4,263.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,197.58x = 13,786.78 × 4,263.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,197.58x = 58,775,100.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,775,100.50/9,197.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,390.28

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