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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,266.87, 13,900.92 and 3,262.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,266.87, 13,900.92 and 3,262.22 is: 4,893.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,266.87 : 13,900.92 = 3,262.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,266.87/13,900.92 = 3,262.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,266.87x = 13,900.92 × 3,262.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,266.87x = 45,347,842.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,347,842.93/9,266.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,893.55

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