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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,263.69, 13,891.34 and 3,996.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,263.69, 13,891.34 and 3,996.21 is: 5,992.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,263.69 : 13,891.34 = 3,996.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,263.69/13,891.34 = 3,996.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,263.69x = 13,891.34 × 3,996.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,263.69x = 55,512,691.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,512,691.84/9,263.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,992.51

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