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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,601.58, 14,405.16 and 4,052

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,601.58, 14,405.16 and 4,052 is: 6,079.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,601.58 : 14,405.16 = 4,052 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,601.58/14,405.16 = 4,052/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,601.58x = 14,405.16 × 4,052
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,601.58x = 58,369,708.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,369,708.32/9,601.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,079.18

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