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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,224.28, 13,782.96 and 7,562.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,224.28, 13,782.96 and 7,562.16 is: 11,299.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,224.28 : 13,782.96 = 7,562.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,224.28/13,782.96 = 7,562.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,224.28x = 13,782.96 × 7,562.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,224.28x = 104,228,948.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,228,948.79/9,224.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,299.41

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