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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,358.23, 14,031.63 and 4,608.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,358.23, 14,031.63 and 4,608.39 is: 6,909.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,358.23 : 14,031.63 = 4,608.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,358.23/14,031.63 = 4,608.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,358.23x = 14,031.63 × 4,608.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,358.23x = 64,663,275.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,663,275.99/9,358.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,909.77

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