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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,522.26, 14,281.98 and 3,678.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,522.26, 14,281.98 and 3,678.14 is: 5,516.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,522.26 : 14,281.98 = 3,678.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,522.26/14,281.98 = 3,678.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,522.26x = 14,281.98 × 3,678.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,522.26x = 52,531,121.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,531,121.92/9,522.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,516.67

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