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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,541.28, 14,317.04 and 4,068

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,541.28, 14,317.04 and 4,068 is: 6,104.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,541.28 : 14,317.04 = 4,068 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,541.28/14,317.04 = 4,068/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,541.28x = 14,317.04 × 4,068
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,541.28x = 58,241,718.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,241,718.72/9,541.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,104.18

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