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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,408.42, 14,113.32 and 3,168.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,408.42, 14,113.32 and 3,168.39 is: 4,752.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,408.42 : 14,113.32 = 3,168.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,408.42/14,113.32 = 3,168.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,408.42x = 14,113.32 × 3,168.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,408.42x = 44,716,501.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,716,501.95/9,408.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,752.82

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