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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,522.02, 14,285.96 and 4,261.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,522.02, 14,285.96 and 4,261.44 is: 6,393.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,522.02 : 14,285.96 = 4,261.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,522.02/14,285.96 = 4,261.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,522.02x = 14,285.96 × 4,261.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,522.02x = 60,878,761.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,878,761.38/9,522.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,393.47

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