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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,309.58, 13,956.51 and 4,040.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,309.58, 13,956.51 and 4,040.62 is: 6,057.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,309.58 : 13,956.51 = 4,040.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,309.58/13,956.51 = 4,040.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,309.58x = 13,956.51 × 4,040.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,309.58x = 56,392,883.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,392,883.65/9,309.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,057.51

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