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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,261.56, 13,886.58 and 4,329.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,261.56, 13,886.58 and 4,329.08 is: 6,490.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,261.56 : 13,886.58 = 4,329.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,261.56/13,886.58 = 4,329.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,261.56x = 13,886.58 × 4,329.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,261.56x = 60,116,115.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,116,115.75/9,261.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,490.93

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