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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,301.28, 13,956.66 and 6,183.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,301.28, 13,956.66 and 6,183.41 is: 9,278.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,301.28 : 13,956.66 = 6,183.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,301.28/13,956.66 = 6,183.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,301.28x = 13,956.66 × 6,183.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,301.28x = 86,299,681.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,299,681.23/9,301.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,278.26

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