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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,238.38, 13,859.39 and 4,044.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,238.38, 13,859.39 and 4,044.25 is: 6,067.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,238.38 : 13,859.39 = 4,044.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,238.38/13,859.39 = 4,044.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,238.38x = 13,859.39 × 4,044.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,238.38x = 56,050,838.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,050,838.01/9,238.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,067.17

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