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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,422, 14,133.27 and 2,496.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,422, 14,133.27 and 2,496.50 is: 3,744.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,422 : 14,133.27 = 2,496.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,422/14,133.27 = 2,496.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,422x = 14,133.27 × 2,496.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,422x = 35,283,708.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,283,708.56/9,422
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,744.82

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