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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,493.49, 14,239.82 and 3,168.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,493.49, 14,239.82 and 3,168.60 is: 4,752.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,493.49 : 14,239.82 = 3,168.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,493.49/14,239.82 = 3,168.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,493.49x = 14,239.82 × 3,168.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,493.49x = 45,120,277.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,120,277.81/9,493.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,752.76

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