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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,297.39, 13,950.86 and 6,179.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,297.39, 13,950.86 and 6,179.53 is: 9,272.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,297.39 : 13,950.86 = 6,179.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,297.39/13,950.86 = 6,179.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,297.39x = 13,950.86 × 6,179.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,297.39x = 86,209,757.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,209,757.90/9,297.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,272.47

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