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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,423.64, 14,135.58 and 2,403.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,423.64, 14,135.58 and 2,403.64 is: 3,605.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,423.64 : 14,135.58 = 2,403.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,423.64/14,135.58 = 2,403.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,423.64x = 14,135.58 × 2,403.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,423.64x = 33,976,892.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,976,892.80/9,423.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,605.49

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