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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,264.38, 13,892.36 and 3,996.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,264.38, 13,892.36 and 3,996.90 is: 5,993.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,264.38 : 13,892.36 = 3,996.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,264.38/13,892.36 = 3,996.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,264.38x = 13,892.36 × 3,996.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,264.38x = 55,526,373.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,526,373.68/9,264.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,993.53

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