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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,271.78, 13,904.39 and 4,006.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,271.78, 13,904.39 and 4,006.58 is: 6,008.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,271.78 : 13,904.39 = 4,006.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,271.78/13,904.39 = 4,006.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,271.78x = 13,904.39 × 4,006.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,271.78x = 55,708,991.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,708,991.38/9,271.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,008.45

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