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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,168.56, 13,754.67 and 3,903.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,168.56, 13,754.67 and 3,903.56 is: 5,856.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,168.56 : 13,754.67 = 3,903.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,168.56/13,754.67 = 3,903.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,168.56x = 13,754.67 × 3,903.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,168.56x = 53,692,199.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,692,199.37/9,168.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,856.12

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