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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,347.52, 13,998.40 and 6,050.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,347.52, 13,998.40 and 6,050.72 is: 9,061.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,347.52 : 13,998.40 = 6,050.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,347.52/13,998.40 = 6,050.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,347.52x = 13,998.40 × 6,050.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,347.52x = 84,700,398.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,700,398.85/9,347.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,061.27

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