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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,326.34, 13,994.37 and 4,131

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,326.34, 13,994.37 and 4,131 is: 6,198.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,326.34 : 13,994.37 = 4,131 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,326.34/13,994.37 = 4,131/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,326.34x = 13,994.37 × 4,131
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,326.34x = 57,810,742.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,810,742.47/9,326.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,198.65

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