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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,140.52, 13,710.96 and 6,040.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,140.52, 13,710.96 and 6,040.32 is: 9,060.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,140.52 : 13,710.96 = 6,040.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,140.52/13,710.96 = 6,040.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,140.52x = 13,710.96 × 6,040.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,140.52x = 82,818,585.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,818,585.91/9,140.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,060.60

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