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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,257.76, 13,881.66 and 4,057.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,257.76, 13,881.66 and 4,057.56 is: 6,084.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,257.76 : 13,881.66 = 4,057.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,257.76/13,881.66 = 4,057.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,257.76x = 13,881.66 × 4,057.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,257.76x = 56,325,668.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,325,668.35/9,257.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,084.16

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