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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,623.54, 14,436.12 and 3,383.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,623.54, 14,436.12 and 3,383.02 is: 5,074.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,623.54 : 14,436.12 = 3,383.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,623.54/14,436.12 = 3,383.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,623.54x = 14,436.12 × 3,383.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,623.54x = 48,837,682.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,837,682.68/9,623.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,074.81

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