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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,261.86, 13,902.66 and 3,999.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,261.86, 13,902.66 and 3,999.44 is: 6,003.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,261.86 : 13,902.66 = 3,999.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,261.86/13,902.66 = 3,999.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,261.86x = 13,902.66 × 3,999.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,261.86x = 55,602,854.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,602,854.51/9,261.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,003.42

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