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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,391.23, 14,079.38 and 4,708.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,391.23, 14,079.38 and 4,708.71 is: 7,059.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,391.23 : 14,079.38 = 4,708.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,391.23/14,079.38 = 4,708.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,391.23x = 14,079.38 × 4,708.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,391.23x = 66,295,693.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,295,693.86/9,391.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,059.32

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