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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,454.52, 14,178.44 and 3,905.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,454.52, 14,178.44 and 3,905.42 is: 5,856.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,454.52 : 14,178.44 = 3,905.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,454.52/14,178.44 = 3,905.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,454.52x = 14,178.44 × 3,905.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,454.52x = 55,372,702.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,372,702.02/9,454.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,856.74

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