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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,522.40, 14,281.93 and 3,674.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,522.40, 14,281.93 and 3,674.20 is: 5,510.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,522.40 : 14,281.93 = 3,674.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,522.40/14,281.93 = 3,674.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,522.40x = 14,281.93 × 3,674.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,522.40x = 52,474,667.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,474,667.21/9,522.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,510.66

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