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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,427.35, 14,038.51 and 9,323.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,427.35, 14,038.51 and 9,323.81 is: 13,884.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,427.35 : 14,038.51 = 9,323.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,427.35/14,038.51 = 9,323.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,427.35x = 14,038.51 × 9,323.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,427.35x = 130,892,353.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,892,353.30/9,427.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,884.32

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