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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,261.93, 13,886.97 and 4,000.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,261.93, 13,886.97 and 4,000.37 is: 5,997.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,261.93 : 13,886.97 = 4,000.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,261.93/13,886.97 = 4,000.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,261.93x = 13,886.97 × 4,000.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,261.93x = 55,552,948.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,552,948.74/9,261.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,997.99

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