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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,423.08, 14,137.50 and 4,809.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,423.08, 14,137.50 and 4,809.32 is: 7,215.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,423.08 : 14,137.50 = 4,809.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,423.08/14,137.50 = 4,809.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,423.08x = 14,137.50 × 4,809.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,423.08x = 67,991,761.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,991,761.50/9,423.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,215.45

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