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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,623.26, 14,451.36 and 5,947.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,623.26, 14,451.36 and 5,947.30 is: 8,931.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,623.26 : 14,451.36 = 5,947.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,623.26/14,451.36 = 5,947.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,623.26x = 14,451.36 × 5,947.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,623.26x = 85,946,573.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,946,573.33/9,623.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,931.13

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