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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,452.16, 14,177.52 and 3,904

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,452.16, 14,177.52 and 3,904 is: 5,855.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,452.16 : 14,177.52 = 3,904 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,452.16/14,177.52 = 3,904/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,452.16x = 14,177.52 × 3,904
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,452.16x = 55,349,038.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,349,038.08/9,452.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,855.70

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