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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,261.95, 13,897.47 and 4,331.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,261.95, 13,897.47 and 4,331.93 is: 6,500.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,261.95 : 13,897.47 = 4,331.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,261.95/13,897.47 = 4,331.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,261.95x = 13,897.47 × 4,331.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,261.95x = 60,202,892.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,202,892.15/9,261.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,500.03

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