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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,239.08, 13,858.68 and 4,043.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,239.08, 13,858.68 and 4,043.68 is: 6,065.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,239.08 : 13,858.68 = 4,043.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,239.08/13,858.68 = 4,043.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,239.08x = 13,858.68 × 4,043.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,239.08x = 56,040,067.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,040,067.14/9,239.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,065.55

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