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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,349.17, 14,023.80 and 2,423.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,349.17, 14,023.80 and 2,423.67 is: 3,635.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,349.17 : 14,023.80 = 2,423.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,349.17/14,023.80 = 2,423.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,349.17x = 14,023.80 × 2,423.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,349.17x = 33,989,063.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,989,063.35/9,349.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,635.52

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