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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,326.73, 13,986.76 and 3,085.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,326.73, 13,986.76 and 3,085.59 is: 4,627.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,326.73 : 13,986.76 = 3,085.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,326.73/13,986.76 = 3,085.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,326.73x = 13,986.76 × 3,085.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,326.73x = 43,157,406.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,157,406.79/9,326.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,627.28

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