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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,236, 13,860.08 and 4,041.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,236, 13,860.08 and 4,041.88 is: 6,065.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,236 : 13,860.08 = 4,041.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,236/13,860.08 = 4,041.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,236x = 13,860.08 × 4,041.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,236x = 56,020,780.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,020,780.15/9,236
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,065.48

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