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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,448.28, 14,172.44 and 2,522.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,448.28, 14,172.44 and 2,522.76 is: 3,784.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,448.28 : 14,172.44 = 2,522.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,448.28/14,172.44 = 2,522.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,448.28x = 14,172.44 × 2,522.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,448.28x = 35,753,664.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,753,664.73/9,448.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,784.15

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