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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,263.31, 13,891.47 and 3,338.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,263.31, 13,891.47 and 3,338.60 is: 5,006.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,263.31 : 13,891.47 = 3,338.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,263.31/13,891.47 = 3,338.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,263.31x = 13,891.47 × 3,338.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,263.31x = 46,377,992.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,377,992.28/9,263.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,006.63

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