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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,263.41, 13,896.56 and 3,021.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,263.41, 13,896.56 and 3,021.98 is: 4,533.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,263.41 : 13,896.56 = 3,021.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,263.41/13,896.56 = 3,021.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,263.41x = 13,896.56 × 3,021.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,263.41x = 41,995,041.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,995,041.80/9,263.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,533.43

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