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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,309.25, 13,963.88 and 4,049.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,309.25, 13,963.88 and 4,049.52 is: 6,074.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,309.25 : 13,963.88 = 4,049.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,309.25/13,963.88 = 4,049.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,309.25x = 13,963.88 × 4,049.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,309.25x = 56,547,011.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,547,011.34/9,309.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,074.28

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