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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,375.86, 14,008.88 and 9,049.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,375.86, 14,008.88 and 9,049.02 is: 13,520.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,375.86 : 14,008.88 = 9,049.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,375.86/14,008.88 = 9,049.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,375.86x = 14,008.88 × 9,049.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,375.86x = 126,766,590.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,766,590.05/9,375.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,520.54

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