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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,451.53, 14,177.43 and 3,904.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,451.53, 14,177.43 and 3,904.25 is: 5,856.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,451.53 : 14,177.43 = 3,904.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,451.53/14,177.43 = 3,904.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,451.53x = 14,177.43 × 3,904.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,451.53x = 55,352,160.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,352,160.19/9,451.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,856.42

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