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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,452.32, 14,165.96 and 3,902.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,452.32, 14,165.96 and 3,902.47 is: 5,848.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,452.32 : 14,165.96 = 3,902.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,452.32/14,165.96 = 3,902.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,452.32x = 14,165.96 × 3,902.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,452.32x = 55,282,178.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,282,178.99/9,452.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,848.53

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