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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,443.83, 14,165.88 and 2,423.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,443.83, 14,165.88 and 2,423.69 is: 3,635.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,443.83 : 14,165.88 = 2,423.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,443.83/14,165.88 = 2,423.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,443.83x = 14,165.88 × 2,423.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,443.83x = 34,333,701.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,333,701.70/9,443.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,635.57

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