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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,423.51, 14,117.01 and 5,034.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,423.51, 14,117.01 and 5,034.93 is: 7,542.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,423.51 : 14,117.01 = 5,034.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,423.51/14,117.01 = 5,034.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,423.51x = 14,117.01 × 5,034.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,423.51x = 71,078,157.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,078,157.16/9,423.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,542.64

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