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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,261.11, 13,901.54 and 3,998.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,261.11, 13,901.54 and 3,998.69 is: 6,002.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,261.11 : 13,901.54 = 3,998.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,261.11/13,901.54 = 3,998.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,261.11x = 13,901.54 × 3,998.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,261.11x = 55,587,928.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,587,928.99/9,261.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,002.30

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