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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,326.16, 13,981.32 and 4,129.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,326.16, 13,981.32 and 4,129.20 is: 6,190.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,326.16 : 13,981.32 = 4,129.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,326.16/13,981.32 = 4,129.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,326.16x = 13,981.32 × 4,129.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,326.16x = 57,731,666.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,731,666.54/9,326.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,190.29

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