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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,338.29, 13,989.51 and 6,208.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,338.29, 13,989.51 and 6,208.85 is: 9,301.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,338.29 : 13,989.51 = 6,208.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,338.29/13,989.51 = 6,208.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,338.29x = 13,989.51 × 6,208.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,338.29x = 86,858,804.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,858,804.14/9,338.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,301.36

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