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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,408.87, 14,115.47 and 3,168.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,408.87, 14,115.47 and 3,168.72 is: 4,753.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,408.87 : 14,115.47 = 3,168.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,408.87/14,115.47 = 3,168.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,408.87x = 14,115.47 × 3,168.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,408.87x = 44,727,956.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,727,956.25/9,408.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,753.81

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