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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,381.52, 14,072.28 and 4,042.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,381.52, 14,072.28 and 4,042.51 is: 6,063.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,381.52 : 14,072.28 = 4,042.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,381.52/14,072.28 = 4,042.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,381.52x = 14,072.28 × 4,042.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,381.52x = 56,887,332.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,887,332.62/9,381.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,063.77

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