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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,311.34, 13,959.14 and 4,042.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,311.34, 13,959.14 and 4,042.37 is: 6,060.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,311.34 : 13,959.14 = 4,042.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,311.34/13,959.14 = 4,042.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,311.34x = 13,959.14 × 4,042.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,311.34x = 56,428,023.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,428,023.45/9,311.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,060.14

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