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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,423.52, 14,138.11 and 5,679.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,423.52, 14,138.11 and 5,679.36 is: 8,520.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,423.52 : 14,138.11 = 5,679.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,423.52/14,138.11 = 5,679.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,423.52x = 14,138.11 × 5,679.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,423.52x = 80,295,416.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,295,416.41/9,423.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,520.75

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