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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,522.24, 14,282.64 and 2,950.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,522.24, 14,282.64 and 2,950.08 is: 4,424.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,522.24 : 14,282.64 = 2,950.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,522.24/14,282.64 = 2,950.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,522.24x = 14,282.64 × 2,950.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,522.24x = 42,134,930.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,134,930.61/9,522.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,424.90

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