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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,408.16, 14,112.93 and 3,168.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,408.16, 14,112.93 and 3,168.14 is: 4,752.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,408.16 : 14,112.93 = 3,168.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,408.16/14,112.93 = 3,168.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,408.16x = 14,112.93 × 3,168.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,408.16x = 44,711,738.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,711,738.05/9,408.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,752.44

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