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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,261.46, 13,888.95 and 3,995.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,261.46, 13,888.95 and 3,995.04 is: 5,991.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,261.46 : 13,888.95 = 3,995.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,261.46/13,888.95 = 3,995.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,261.46x = 13,888.95 × 3,995.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,261.46x = 55,486,910.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,486,910.81/9,261.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,991.16

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