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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,244.96, 13,871.94 and 4,050.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,244.96, 13,871.94 and 4,050.16 is: 6,077.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,244.96 : 13,871.94 = 4,050.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,244.96/13,871.94 = 4,050.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,244.96x = 13,871.94 × 4,050.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,244.96x = 56,183,576.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,183,576.51/9,244.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,077.21

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