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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,251.84, 13,881.40 and 4,054.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,251.84, 13,881.40 and 4,054.07 is: 6,082.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,251.84 : 13,881.40 = 4,054.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,251.84/13,881.40 = 4,054.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,251.84x = 13,881.40 × 4,054.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,251.84x = 56,276,097.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,276,097.89/9,251.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,082.70

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