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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,261.61, 13,902.29 and 3,999.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,261.61, 13,902.29 and 3,999.19 is: 6,003.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,261.61 : 13,902.29 = 3,999.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,261.61/13,902.29 = 3,999.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,261.61x = 13,902.29 × 3,999.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,261.61x = 55,597,879.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,597,879.15/9,261.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,003.05

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