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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,452.53, 14,178.93 and 3,905.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,452.53, 14,178.93 and 3,905.25 is: 5,857.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,452.53 : 14,178.93 = 3,905.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,452.53/14,178.93 = 3,905.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,452.53x = 14,178.93 × 3,905.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,452.53x = 55,372,266.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,372,266.38/9,452.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,857.93

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