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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,324.36, 13,987.31 and 4,059.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,324.36, 13,987.31 and 4,059.54 is: 6,089.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,324.36 : 13,987.31 = 4,059.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,324.36/13,987.31 = 4,059.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,324.36x = 13,987.31 × 4,059.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,324.36x = 56,782,044.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,782,044.44/9,324.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,089.65

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