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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,851.06, 14,779.02 and 9,041.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,851.06, 14,779.02 and 9,041.06 is: 13,563.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,851.06 : 14,779.02 = 9,041.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,851.06/14,779.02 = 9,041.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,851.06x = 14,779.02 × 9,041.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,851.06x = 133,618,006.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,618,006.56/9,851.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,563.82

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