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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,522.04, 14,287.86 and 5,366.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,522.04, 14,287.86 and 5,366.68 is: 8,052.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,522.04 : 14,287.86 = 5,366.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,522.04/14,287.86 = 5,366.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,522.04x = 14,287.86 × 5,366.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,522.04x = 76,678,372.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,678,372.50/9,522.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,052.73

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