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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,263.66, 13,891.24 and 3,996.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,263.66, 13,891.24 and 3,996.15 is: 5,992.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,263.66 : 13,891.24 = 3,996.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,263.66/13,891.24 = 3,996.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,263.66x = 13,891.24 × 3,996.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,263.66x = 55,511,389.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,511,389.29/9,263.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,992.38

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