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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,451.08, 14,176.20 and 3,903

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,451.08, 14,176.20 and 3,903 is: 5,854.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,451.08 : 14,176.20 = 3,903 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,451.08/14,176.20 = 3,903/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,451.08x = 14,176.20 × 3,903
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,451.08x = 55,329,708.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,329,708.60/9,451.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,854.33

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