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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,251.61, 13,881.03 and 4,053.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,251.61, 13,881.03 and 4,053.84 is: 6,082.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,251.61 : 13,881.03 = 4,053.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,251.61/13,881.03 = 4,053.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,251.61x = 13,881.03 × 4,053.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,251.61x = 56,271,474.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,271,474.66/9,251.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,082.34

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