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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,206.19, 13,801.79 and 4,278.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,206.19, 13,801.79 and 4,278.93 is: 6,414.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,206.19 : 13,801.79 = 4,278.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,206.19/13,801.79 = 4,278.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,206.19x = 13,801.79 × 4,278.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,206.19x = 59,056,871.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,056,871.89/9,206.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,414.91

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