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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,326.96, 13,991.16 and 2,663.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,326.96, 13,991.16 and 2,663.93 is: 3,996.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,326.96 : 13,991.16 = 2,663.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,326.96/13,991.16 = 2,663.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,326.96x = 13,991.16 × 2,663.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,326.96x = 37,271,505.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,271,505.84/9,326.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,996.11

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