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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,423.90, 14,139.45 and 9,276.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,423.90, 14,139.45 and 9,276.30 is: 13,917.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,423.90 : 14,139.45 = 9,276.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,423.90/14,139.45 = 9,276.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,423.90x = 14,139.45 × 9,276.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,423.90x = 131,161,780.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,161,780.04/9,423.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,917.99

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