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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,264.44, 13,892.46 and 3,996.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,264.44, 13,892.46 and 3,996.96 is: 5,993.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,264.44 : 13,892.46 = 3,996.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,264.44/13,892.46 = 3,996.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,264.44x = 13,892.46 × 3,996.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,264.44x = 55,527,606.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,527,606.92/9,264.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,993.63

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