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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,377.52, 14,066.28 and 4,038.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,377.52, 14,066.28 and 4,038.51 is: 6,057.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,377.52 : 14,066.28 = 4,038.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,377.52/14,066.28 = 4,038.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,377.52x = 14,066.28 × 4,038.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,377.52x = 56,806,797.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,806,797.43/9,377.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,057.76

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