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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,423.17, 14,112.30 and 5,252.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,423.17, 14,112.30 and 5,252.84 is: 7,866.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,423.17 : 14,112.30 = 5,252.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,423.17/14,112.30 = 5,252.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,423.17x = 14,112.30 × 5,252.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,423.17x = 74,129,653.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,129,653.93/9,423.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,866.74

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