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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,423.26, 14,123.82 and 3,873.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,423.26, 14,123.82 and 3,873.86 is: 5,806.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,423.26 : 14,123.82 = 3,873.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,423.26/14,123.82 = 3,873.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,423.26x = 14,123.82 × 3,873.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,423.26x = 54,713,701.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,713,701.35/9,423.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,806.24

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