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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,423.08, 14,137.85 and 5,908.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,423.08, 14,137.85 and 5,908.86 is: 8,865.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,423.08 : 14,137.85 = 5,908.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,423.08/14,137.85 = 5,908.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,423.08x = 14,137.85 × 5,908.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,423.08x = 83,538,591.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,538,591.12/9,423.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,865.32

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