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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,423.95, 14,114.27 and 5,465.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,423.95, 14,114.27 and 5,465.41 is: 8,185.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,423.95 : 14,114.27 = 5,465.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,423.95/14,114.27 = 5,465.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,423.95x = 14,114.27 × 5,465.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,423.95x = 77,140,174.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,140,174.50/9,423.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,185.55

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