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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,623.99, 14,437.59 and 3,382.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,623.99, 14,437.59 and 3,382.40 is: 5,074.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,623.99 : 14,437.59 = 3,382.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,623.99/14,437.59 = 3,382.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,623.99x = 14,437.59 × 3,382.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,623.99x = 48,833,632.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,833,632.23/9,623.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,074.16

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