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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,423.96, 14,132.63 and 2,758.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,423.96, 14,132.63 and 2,758.62 is: 4,136.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,423.96 : 14,132.63 = 2,758.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,423.96/14,132.63 = 2,758.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,423.96x = 14,132.63 × 2,758.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,423.96x = 38,986,541.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,986,541.98/9,423.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,136.96

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