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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,256.32, 13,887.72 and 4,061.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,256.32, 13,887.72 and 4,061.52 is: 6,093.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,256.32 : 13,887.72 = 4,061.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,256.32/13,887.72 = 4,061.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,256.32x = 13,887.72 × 4,061.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,256.32x = 56,405,252.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,405,252.53/9,256.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,093.70

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