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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,250.09, 13,878.78 and 4,052.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,250.09, 13,878.78 and 4,052.32 is: 6,080.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,250.09 : 13,878.78 = 4,052.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,250.09/13,878.78 = 4,052.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,250.09x = 13,878.78 × 4,052.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,250.09x = 56,241,257.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,241,257.77/9,250.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,080.08

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