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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,623.78, 14,437.18 and 4,077.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,623.78, 14,437.18 and 4,077.14 is: 6,116.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,623.78 : 14,437.18 = 4,077.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,623.78/14,437.18 = 4,077.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,623.78x = 14,437.18 × 4,077.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,623.78x = 58,862,404.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,862,404.07/9,623.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,116.35

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