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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,168.88, 13,753.24 and 3,973.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,168.88, 13,753.24 and 3,973.52 is: 5,960.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,168.88 : 13,753.24 = 3,973.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,168.88/13,753.24 = 3,973.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,168.88x = 13,753.24 × 3,973.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,168.88x = 54,648,774.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,648,774.20/9,168.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,960.25

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