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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,263.43, 13,897.41 and 3,023.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,263.43, 13,897.41 and 3,023.76 is: 4,536.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,263.43 : 13,897.41 = 3,023.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,263.43/13,897.41 = 3,023.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,263.43x = 13,897.41 × 3,023.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,263.43x = 42,022,432.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,022,432.46/9,263.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,536.38

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