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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,423.30, 14,132.58 and 3,878.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,423.30, 14,132.58 and 3,878.19 is: 5,816.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,423.30 : 14,132.58 = 3,878.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,423.30/14,132.58 = 3,878.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,423.30x = 14,132.58 × 3,878.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,423.30x = 54,808,830.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,808,830.43/9,423.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,816.31

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