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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,358.94, 14,042.80 and 4,093.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,358.94, 14,042.80 and 4,093.28 is: 6,141.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,358.94 : 14,042.80 = 4,093.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,358.94/14,042.80 = 4,093.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,358.94x = 14,042.80 × 4,093.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,358.94x = 57,481,112.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,481,112.38/9,358.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,141.84

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