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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,354.81, 14,035.17 and 4,087.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,354.81, 14,035.17 and 4,087.38 is: 6,132.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,354.81 : 14,035.17 = 4,087.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,354.81/14,035.17 = 4,087.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,354.81x = 14,035.17 × 4,087.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,354.81x = 57,367,073.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,367,073.15/9,354.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,132.36

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