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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,123.93, 13,679.57 and 3,577.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,123.93, 13,679.57 and 3,577.83 is: 5,364.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,123.93 : 13,679.57 = 3,577.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,123.93/13,679.57 = 3,577.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,123.93x = 13,679.57 × 3,577.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,123.93x = 48,943,224.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,943,224.73/9,123.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,364.27

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