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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,277.58, 13,891.26 and 6,793.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,277.58, 13,891.26 and 6,793.58 is: 10,171.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,277.58 : 13,891.26 = 6,793.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,277.58/13,891.26 = 6,793.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,277.58x = 13,891.26 × 6,793.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,277.58x = 94,371,386.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,371,386.11/9,277.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,171.98

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