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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,379.52, 14,069.28 and 4,040.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,379.52, 14,069.28 and 4,040.51 is: 6,060.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,379.52 : 14,069.28 = 4,040.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,379.52/14,069.28 = 4,040.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,379.52x = 14,069.28 × 4,040.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,379.52x = 56,847,066.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,847,066.53/9,379.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,060.77

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