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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,250.13, 13,866.09 and 3,986.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,250.13, 13,866.09 and 3,986.35 is: 5,975.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,250.13 : 13,866.09 = 3,986.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,250.13/13,866.09 = 3,986.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,250.13x = 13,866.09 × 3,986.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,250.13x = 55,275,038.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,275,038.26/9,250.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,975.59

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