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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,266.37, 13,900.17 and 3,261.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,266.37, 13,900.17 and 3,261.72 is: 4,892.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,266.37 : 13,900.17 = 3,261.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,266.37/13,900.17 = 3,261.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,266.37x = 13,900.17 × 3,261.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,266.37x = 45,338,450.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,338,450.26/9,266.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,892.80

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