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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,408.78, 14,108.13 and 3,166.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,408.78, 14,108.13 and 3,166.72 is: 4,748.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,408.78 : 14,108.13 = 3,166.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,408.78/14,108.13 = 3,166.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,408.78x = 14,108.13 × 3,166.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,408.78x = 44,676,462.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,676,462.16/9,408.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,748.38

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