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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,439.02, 14,158.53 and 4,241.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,439.02, 14,158.53 and 4,241.25 is: 6,361.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,439.02 : 14,158.53 = 4,241.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,439.02/14,158.53 = 4,241.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,439.02x = 14,158.53 × 4,241.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,439.02x = 60,049,865.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,049,865.36/9,439.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,361.88

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