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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,307.88, 13,961.79 and 4,042.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,307.88, 13,961.79 and 4,042.21 is: 6,063.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,307.88 : 13,961.79 = 4,042.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,307.88/13,961.79 = 4,042.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,307.88x = 13,961.79 × 4,042.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,307.88x = 56,436,487.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,436,487.16/9,307.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,063.30

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