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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,262.75, 13,889.93 and 3,995.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,262.75, 13,889.93 and 3,995.27 is: 5,991.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,262.75 : 13,889.93 = 3,995.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,262.75/13,889.93 = 3,995.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,262.75x = 13,889.93 × 3,995.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,262.75x = 55,494,035.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,494,035.38/9,262.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,991.10

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