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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,423.03, 14,138.46 and 4,740.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,423.03, 14,138.46 and 4,740.54 is: 7,112.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,423.03 : 14,138.46 = 4,740.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,423.03/14,138.46 = 4,740.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,423.03x = 14,138.46 × 4,740.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,423.03x = 67,023,935.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,023,935.17/9,423.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,112.78

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