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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,326.41, 13,986.30 and 3,085.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,326.41, 13,986.30 and 3,085.27 is: 4,626.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,326.41 : 13,986.30 = 3,085.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,326.41/13,986.30 = 3,085.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,326.41x = 13,986.30 × 3,085.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,326.41x = 43,151,511.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,151,511.80/9,326.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,626.81

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