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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,252.39, 13,868.84 and 3,986.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,252.39, 13,868.84 and 3,986.16 is: 5,975.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,252.39 : 13,868.84 = 3,986.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,252.39/13,868.84 = 3,986.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,252.39x = 13,868.84 × 3,986.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,252.39x = 55,283,395.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,283,395.32/9,252.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,975.04

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