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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,408.48, 14,111.52 and 3,167.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,408.48, 14,111.52 and 3,167.52 is: 4,750.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,408.48 : 14,111.52 = 3,167.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,408.48/14,111.52 = 3,167.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,408.48x = 14,111.52 × 3,167.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,408.48x = 44,698,521.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,698,521.83/9,408.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,750.88

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