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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,453.20, 14,182.13 and 3,908.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,453.20, 14,182.13 and 3,908.13 is: 5,863.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,453.20 : 14,182.13 = 3,908.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,453.20/14,182.13 = 3,908.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,453.20x = 14,182.13 × 3,908.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,453.20x = 55,425,588.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,425,588.18/9,453.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,863.16

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