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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,336.68, 14,003.06 and 4,139.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,336.68, 14,003.06 and 4,139.24 is: 6,207.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,336.68 : 14,003.06 = 4,139.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,336.68/14,003.06 = 4,139.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,336.68x = 14,003.06 × 4,139.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,336.68x = 57,962,026.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,962,026.07/9,336.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,207.99

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