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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,206.78, 13,811.86 and 3,367.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,206.78, 13,811.86 and 3,367.58 is: 5,051.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,206.78 : 13,811.86 = 3,367.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,206.78/13,811.86 = 3,367.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,206.78x = 13,811.86 × 3,367.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,206.78x = 46,512,543.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,512,543.50/9,206.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,051.99

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