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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,197.68, 13,791.38 and 5,450.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,197.68, 13,791.38 and 5,450.98 is: 8,173.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,197.68 : 13,791.38 = 5,450.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,197.68/13,791.38 = 5,450.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,197.68x = 13,791.38 × 5,450.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,197.68x = 75,176,536.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,176,536.55/9,197.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,173.42

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