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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,306.88, 13,960.30 and 4,041.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,306.88, 13,960.30 and 4,041.21 is: 6,061.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,306.88 : 13,960.30 = 4,041.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,306.88/13,960.30 = 4,041.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,306.88x = 13,960.30 × 4,041.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,306.88x = 56,416,483.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,416,483.76/9,306.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,061.80

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