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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,528.22, 14,272.89 and 4,901.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,528.22, 14,272.89 and 4,901.50 is: 7,342.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,528.22 : 14,272.89 = 4,901.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,528.22/14,272.89 = 4,901.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,528.22x = 14,272.89 × 4,901.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,528.22x = 69,958,570.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,958,570.34/9,528.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,342.25

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