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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,059.47, 13,571.52 and 6,241.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,059.47, 13,571.52 and 6,241.66 is: 9,350.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,059.47 : 13,571.52 = 6,241.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,059.47/13,571.52 = 6,241.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,059.47x = 13,571.52 × 6,241.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,059.47x = 84,708,847.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,708,847.02/9,059.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,350.31

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