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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,256.40, 13,882.08 and 4,061.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,256.40, 13,882.08 and 4,061.04 is: 6,090.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,256.40 : 13,882.08 = 4,061.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,256.40/13,882.08 = 4,061.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,256.40x = 13,882.08 × 4,061.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,256.40x = 56,375,682.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,375,682.16/9,256.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,090.45

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