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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,522.77, 14,278.68 and 5,629.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,522.77, 14,278.68 and 5,629.91 is: 8,441.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,522.77 : 14,278.68 = 5,629.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,522.77/14,278.68 = 5,629.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,522.77x = 14,278.68 × 5,629.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,522.77x = 80,387,611.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,387,611.93/9,522.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,441.63

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