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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,456.03, 14,184.18 and 3,908.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,456.03, 14,184.18 and 3,908.75 is: 5,863.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,456.03 : 14,184.18 = 3,908.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,456.03/14,184.18 = 3,908.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,456.03x = 14,184.18 × 3,908.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,456.03x = 55,442,342.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,442,342.65/9,456.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,863.17

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