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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,266.28, 13,899.42 and 4,071.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,266.28, 13,899.42 and 4,071.78 is: 6,107.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,266.28 : 13,899.42 = 4,071.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,266.28/13,899.42 = 4,071.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,266.28x = 13,899.42 × 4,071.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,266.28x = 56,595,380.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,595,380.37/9,266.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,107.67

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