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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,809.01, 14,691.99 and 9,040.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,809.01, 14,691.99 and 9,040.83 is: 13,541.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,809.01 : 14,691.99 = 9,040.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,809.01/14,691.99 = 9,040.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,809.01x = 14,691.99 × 9,040.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,809.01x = 132,827,783.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,827,783.95/9,809.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,541.41

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