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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,235.89, 13,853.57 and 4,041.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,235.89, 13,853.57 and 4,041.77 is: 6,062.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,235.89 : 13,853.57 = 4,041.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,235.89/13,853.57 = 4,041.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,235.89x = 13,853.57 × 4,041.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,235.89x = 55,992,854.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,992,854.14/9,235.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,062.53

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