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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,356.95, 14,039.79 and 4,091.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,356.95, 14,039.79 and 4,091.27 is: 6,138.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,356.95 : 14,039.79 = 4,091.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,356.95/14,039.79 = 4,091.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,356.95x = 14,039.79 × 4,091.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,356.95x = 57,440,571.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,440,571.63/9,356.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,138.82

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