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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,246.76, 13,869.36 and 3,981.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,246.76, 13,869.36 and 3,981.56 is: 5,972.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,246.76 : 13,869.36 = 3,981.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,246.76/13,869.36 = 3,981.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,246.76x = 13,869.36 × 3,981.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,246.76x = 55,221,689.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,221,689.00/9,246.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,972.00

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