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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,263.94, 13,891.70 and 3,996.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,263.94, 13,891.70 and 3,996.46 is: 5,992.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,263.94 : 13,891.70 = 3,996.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,263.94/13,891.70 = 3,996.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,263.94x = 13,891.70 × 3,996.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,263.94x = 55,517,623.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,517,623.38/9,263.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,992.87

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