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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,251.15, 13,876.72 and 4,053.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,251.15, 13,876.72 and 4,053.38 is: 6,080.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,251.15 : 13,876.72 = 4,053.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,251.15/13,876.72 = 4,053.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,251.15x = 13,876.72 × 4,053.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,251.15x = 56,247,539.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,247,539.80/9,251.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,080.06

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