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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,348.52, 13,999.90 and 6,051.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,348.52, 13,999.90 and 6,051.72 is: 9,062.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,348.52 : 13,999.90 = 6,051.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,348.52/13,999.90 = 6,051.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,348.52x = 13,999.90 × 6,051.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,348.52x = 84,723,474.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,723,474.83/9,348.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,062.77

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