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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,541.72, 14,309.34 and 6,029.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,541.72, 14,309.34 and 6,029.56 is: 9,042.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,541.72 : 14,309.34 = 6,029.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,541.72/14,309.34 = 6,029.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,541.72x = 14,309.34 × 6,029.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,541.72x = 86,279,024.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,279,024.09/9,541.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,042.29

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