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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,455.93, 14,183.91 and 3,903.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,455.93, 14,183.91 and 3,903.18 is: 5,854.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,455.93 : 14,183.91 = 3,903.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,455.93/14,183.91 = 3,903.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,455.93x = 14,183.91 × 3,903.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,455.93x = 55,362,300.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,362,300.64/9,455.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,854.77

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