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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,423.68, 14,130 and 3,580.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,423.68, 14,130 and 3,580.72 is: 5,368.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,423.68 : 14,130 = 3,580.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,423.68/14,130 = 3,580.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,423.68x = 14,130 × 3,580.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,423.68x = 50,595,573.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,595,573.60/9,423.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,368.98

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