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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,022.62, 13,534.47 and 5,731.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,022.62, 13,534.47 and 5,731.14 is: 8,597.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,022.62 : 13,534.47 = 5,731.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,022.62/13,534.47 = 5,731.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,022.62x = 13,534.47 × 5,731.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,022.62x = 77,567,942.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,567,942.40/9,022.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,597.05

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