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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,273.69, 13,832.37 and 8,996.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,273.69, 13,832.37 and 8,996.67 is: 13,419.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,273.69 : 13,832.37 = 8,996.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,273.69/13,832.37 = 8,996.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,273.69x = 13,832.37 × 8,996.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,273.69x = 124,445,268.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,445,268.21/9,273.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,419.17

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