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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,423.06, 14,122.98 and 3,872.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,423.06, 14,122.98 and 3,872.94 is: 5,804.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,423.06 : 14,122.98 = 3,872.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,423.06/14,122.98 = 3,872.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,423.06x = 14,122.98 × 3,872.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,423.06x = 54,697,454.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,697,454.16/9,423.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,804.64

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