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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,399.54, 14,104.14 and 4,138.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,399.54, 14,104.14 and 4,138.23 is: 6,209.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,399.54 : 14,104.14 = 4,138.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,399.54/14,104.14 = 4,138.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,399.54x = 14,104.14 × 4,138.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,399.54x = 58,366,175.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,366,175.27/9,399.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,209.47

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