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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,453.57, 14,183.13 and 3,907.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,453.57, 14,183.13 and 3,907.23 is: 5,861.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,453.57 : 14,183.13 = 3,907.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,453.57/14,183.13 = 3,907.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,453.57x = 14,183.13 × 3,907.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,453.57x = 55,416,751.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,416,751.03/9,453.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,861.99

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