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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,423.38, 14,141.54 and 3,267.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,423.38, 14,141.54 and 3,267.38 is: 4,903.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,423.38 : 14,141.54 = 3,267.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,423.38/14,141.54 = 3,267.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,423.38x = 14,141.54 × 3,267.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,423.38x = 46,205,722.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,205,722.43/9,423.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,903.31

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