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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,323.78, 13,987.72 and 4,059.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,323.78, 13,987.72 and 4,059.63 is: 6,090.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,323.78 : 13,987.72 = 4,059.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,323.78/13,987.72 = 4,059.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,323.78x = 13,987.72 × 4,059.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,323.78x = 56,784,967.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,784,967.74/9,323.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,090.34

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