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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,267.26, 13,896.68 and 3,999.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,267.26, 13,896.68 and 3,999.78 is: 5,997.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,267.26 : 13,896.68 = 3,999.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,267.26/13,896.68 = 3,999.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,267.26x = 13,896.68 × 3,999.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,267.26x = 55,583,642.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,583,642.73/9,267.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,997.85

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