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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,423.18, 14,134.88 and 2,403.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,423.18, 14,134.88 and 2,403.18 is: 3,604.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,423.18 : 14,134.88 = 2,403.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,423.18/14,134.88 = 2,403.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,423.18x = 14,134.88 × 2,403.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,423.18x = 33,968,666.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,968,666.93/9,423.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,604.80

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