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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,623.45, 14,407.29 and 5,914.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,623.45, 14,407.29 and 5,914.44 is: 8,854.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,623.45 : 14,407.29 = 5,914.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,623.45/14,407.29 = 5,914.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,623.45x = 14,407.29 × 5,914.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,623.45x = 85,211,052.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,211,052.27/9,623.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,854.53

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