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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,522.69, 14,286.30 and 3,972.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,522.69, 14,286.30 and 3,972.95 is: 5,960.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,522.69 : 14,286.30 = 3,972.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,522.69/14,286.30 = 3,972.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,522.69x = 14,286.30 × 3,972.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,522.69x = 56,758,684.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,758,684.15/9,522.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,960.37

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