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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,254.52, 13,882.05 and 4,059.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,254.52, 13,882.05 and 4,059.18 is: 6,088.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,254.52 : 13,882.05 = 4,059.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,254.52/13,882.05 = 4,059.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,254.52x = 13,882.05 × 4,059.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,254.52x = 56,349,739.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,349,739.72/9,254.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,088.89

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