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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,265.62, 13,899.96 and 3,023.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,265.62, 13,899.96 and 3,023.82 is: 4,536.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,265.62 : 13,899.96 = 3,023.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,265.62/13,899.96 = 3,023.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,265.62x = 13,899.96 × 3,023.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,265.62x = 42,030,977.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,030,977.05/9,265.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,536.23

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