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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,051.39, 13,566.15 and 4,114.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,051.39, 13,566.15 and 4,114.26 is: 6,166.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,051.39 : 13,566.15 = 4,114.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,051.39/13,566.15 = 4,114.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,051.39x = 13,566.15 × 4,114.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,051.39x = 55,814,668.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,814,668.30/9,051.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,166.42

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