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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,423.95, 14,136.39 and 3,581.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,423.95, 14,136.39 and 3,581.01 is: 5,371.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,423.95 : 14,136.39 = 3,581.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,423.95/14,136.39 = 3,581.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,423.95x = 14,136.39 × 3,581.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,423.95x = 50,622,553.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,622,553.95/9,423.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,371.69

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