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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,257.40, 13,886.10 and 9,041.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,257.40, 13,886.10 and 9,041.40 is: 13,562.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,257.40 : 13,886.10 = 9,041.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,257.40/13,886.10 = 9,041.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,257.40x = 13,886.10 × 9,041.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,257.40x = 125,549,784.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,549,784.54/9,257.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,562.10

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