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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,623.93, 14,436.83 and 4,000.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,623.93, 14,436.83 and 4,000.43 is: 6,001.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,623.93 : 14,436.83 = 4,000.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,623.93/14,436.83 = 4,000.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,623.93x = 14,436.83 × 4,000.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,623.93x = 57,753,573.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,753,573.93/9,623.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,001.04

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