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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,522.82, 14,279.66 and 5,465.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,522.82, 14,279.66 and 5,465.19 is: 8,195.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,522.82 : 14,279.66 = 5,465.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,522.82/14,279.66 = 5,465.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,522.82x = 14,279.66 × 5,465.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,522.82x = 78,041,055.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,041,055.04/9,522.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,195.16

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