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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,264.43, 13,886.69 and 4,001.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,264.43, 13,886.69 and 4,001.93 is: 5,998.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,264.43 : 13,886.69 = 4,001.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,264.43/13,886.69 = 4,001.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,264.43x = 13,886.69 × 4,001.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,264.43x = 55,573,471.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,573,471.87/9,264.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,998.59

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