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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,623.91, 14,441.40 and 6,338.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,623.91, 14,441.40 and 6,338.55 is: 9,511.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,623.91 : 14,441.40 = 6,338.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,623.91/14,441.40 = 6,338.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,623.91x = 14,441.40 × 6,338.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,623.91x = 91,537,535.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,537,535.97/9,623.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,511.47

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