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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,263.58, 13,893.96 and 3,023.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,263.58, 13,893.96 and 3,023.58 is: 4,534.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,263.58 : 13,893.96 = 3,023.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,263.58/13,893.96 = 3,023.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,263.58x = 13,893.96 × 3,023.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,263.58x = 42,009,499.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,009,499.58/9,263.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,534.91

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