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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,364.58, 14,045.23 and 3,123.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,364.58, 14,045.23 and 3,123.87 is: 4,685.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,364.58 : 14,045.23 = 3,123.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,364.58/14,045.23 = 3,123.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,364.58x = 14,045.23 × 3,123.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,364.58x = 43,875,423.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,875,423.88/9,364.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,685.25

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