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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,422.52, 14,132.34 and 5,676.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,422.52, 14,132.34 and 5,676.36 is: 8,513.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,422.52 : 14,132.34 = 5,676.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,422.52/14,132.34 = 5,676.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,422.52x = 14,132.34 × 5,676.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,422.52x = 80,220,249.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,220,249.48/9,422.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,513.67

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