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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,430.58, 14,126.43 and 5,523.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,430.58, 14,126.43 and 5,523.14 is: 8,273.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,430.58 : 14,126.43 = 5,523.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,430.58/14,126.43 = 5,523.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,430.58x = 14,126.43 × 5,523.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,430.58x = 78,022,250.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,022,250.59/9,430.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,273.32

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