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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,383.63, 14,071.66 and 3,459.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,383.63, 14,071.66 and 3,459.13 is: 5,187.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,383.63 : 14,071.66 = 3,459.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,383.63/14,071.66 = 3,459.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,383.63x = 14,071.66 × 3,459.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,383.63x = 48,675,657.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,675,657.43/9,383.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,187.30

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