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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,265.33, 13,899.63 and 3,023.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,265.33, 13,899.63 and 3,023.60 is: 4,535.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,265.33 : 13,899.63 = 3,023.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,265.33/13,899.63 = 3,023.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,265.33x = 13,899.63 × 3,023.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,265.33x = 42,026,921.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,026,921.27/9,265.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,535.94

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