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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,452.76, 14,168.78 and 3,903.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,452.76, 14,168.78 and 3,903.10 is: 5,850.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,452.76 : 14,168.78 = 3,903.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,452.76/14,168.78 = 3,903.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,452.76x = 14,168.78 × 3,903.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,452.76x = 55,302,165.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,302,165.22/9,452.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,850.37

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