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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,359.27, 14,042.25 and 4,020.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,359.27, 14,042.25 and 4,020.21 is: 6,031.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,359.27 : 14,042.25 = 4,020.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,359.27/14,042.25 = 4,020.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,359.27x = 14,042.25 × 4,020.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,359.27x = 56,452,803.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,452,803.92/9,359.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,031.75

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