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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,452.07, 14,180.87 and 3,905.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,452.07, 14,180.87 and 3,905.73 is: 5,859.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,452.07 : 14,180.87 = 3,905.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,452.07/14,180.87 = 3,905.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,452.07x = 14,180.87 × 3,905.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,452.07x = 55,386,659.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,386,659.15/9,452.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,859.74

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