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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,412.22, 14,109.96 and 3,572.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,412.22, 14,109.96 and 3,572.94 is: 5,356.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,412.22 : 14,109.96 = 3,572.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,412.22/14,109.96 = 3,572.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,412.22x = 14,109.96 × 3,572.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,412.22x = 50,414,040.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,414,040.48/9,412.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,356.23

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