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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,423.34, 14,137.20 and 3,183.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,423.34, 14,137.20 and 3,183.23 is: 4,775.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,423.34 : 14,137.20 = 3,183.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,423.34/14,137.20 = 3,183.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,423.34x = 14,137.20 × 3,183.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,423.34x = 45,001,994.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,001,994.50/9,423.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,775.59

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