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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,305.81, 13,950.87 and 4,036.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,305.81, 13,950.87 and 4,036.85 is: 6,051.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,305.81 : 13,950.87 = 4,036.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,305.81/13,950.87 = 4,036.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,305.81x = 13,950.87 × 4,036.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,305.81x = 56,317,649.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,317,649.52/9,305.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,051.88

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