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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,522.53, 14,285.13 and 3,974.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,522.53, 14,285.13 and 3,974.61 is: 5,962.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,522.53 : 14,285.13 = 3,974.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,522.53/14,285.13 = 3,974.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,522.53x = 14,285.13 × 3,974.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,522.53x = 56,777,801.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,777,801.22/9,522.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,962.47

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