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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,452.84, 14,179.26 and 3,900.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,452.84, 14,179.26 and 3,900.08 is: 5,850.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,452.84 : 14,179.26 = 3,900.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,452.84/14,179.26 = 3,900.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,452.84x = 14,179.26 × 3,900.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,452.84x = 55,300,287.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,300,287.45/9,452.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,850.12

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