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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,536.22, 14,303.12 and 2,962.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,536.22, 14,303.12 and 2,962.26 is: 4,443.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,536.22 : 14,303.12 = 2,962.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,536.22/14,303.12 = 2,962.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,536.22x = 14,303.12 × 2,962.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,536.22x = 42,369,545.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,369,545.44/9,536.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,443.01

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