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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,423.84, 14,136.16 and 3,183.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,423.84, 14,136.16 and 3,183.30 is: 4,775.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,423.84 : 14,136.16 = 3,183.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,423.84/14,136.16 = 3,183.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,423.84x = 14,136.16 × 3,183.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,423.84x = 44,999,638.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,999,638.13/9,423.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,775.09

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