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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,362.57, 14,045.69 and 3,122.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,362.57, 14,045.69 and 3,122.49 is: 4,684.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,362.57 : 14,045.69 = 3,122.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,362.57/14,045.69 = 3,122.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,362.57x = 14,045.69 × 3,122.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,362.57x = 43,857,510.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,857,510.96/9,362.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,684.35

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