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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,308.54, 13,954.96 and 4,039.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,308.54, 13,954.96 and 4,039.58 is: 6,055.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,308.54 : 13,954.96 = 4,039.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,308.54/13,954.96 = 4,039.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,308.54x = 13,954.96 × 4,039.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,308.54x = 56,372,116.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,372,116.03/9,308.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,055.96

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