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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,259.86, 13,899.66 and 3,997.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,259.86, 13,899.66 and 3,997.44 is: 6,000.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,259.86 : 13,899.66 = 3,997.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,259.86/13,899.66 = 3,997.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,259.86x = 13,899.66 × 3,997.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,259.86x = 55,563,056.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,563,056.87/9,259.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,000.42

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