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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,296.76, 13,949.91 and 6,178.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,296.76, 13,949.91 and 6,178.91 is: 9,271.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,296.76 : 13,949.91 = 6,178.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,296.76/13,949.91 = 6,178.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,296.76x = 13,949.91 × 6,178.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,296.76x = 86,195,168.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,195,168.65/9,296.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,271.53

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