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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,255.60, 13,889.52 and 4,062.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,255.60, 13,889.52 and 4,062.24 is: 6,096.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,255.60 : 13,889.52 = 4,062.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,255.60/13,889.52 = 4,062.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,255.60x = 13,889.52 × 4,062.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,255.60x = 56,422,563.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,422,563.72/9,255.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,096.05

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