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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,423.08, 14,130.14 and 3,874.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,423.08, 14,130.14 and 3,874.28 is: 5,809.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,423.08 : 14,130.14 = 3,874.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,423.08/14,130.14 = 3,874.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,423.08x = 14,130.14 × 3,874.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,423.08x = 54,744,118.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,744,118.80/9,423.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,809.58

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