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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,255.90, 13,883.85 and 4,061.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,255.90, 13,883.85 and 4,061.78 is: 6,092.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,255.90 : 13,883.85 = 4,061.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,255.90/13,883.85 = 4,061.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,255.90x = 13,883.85 × 4,061.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,255.90x = 56,393,074.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,393,074.83/9,255.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,092.66

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