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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,284.68, 13,932.06 and 6,157

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,284.68, 13,932.06 and 6,157 is: 9,238.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,284.68 : 13,932.06 = 6,157 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,284.68/13,932.06 = 6,157/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,284.68x = 13,932.06 × 6,157
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,284.68x = 85,779,693.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,779,693.42/9,284.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,238.84

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