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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,542.05, 14,311.42 and 2,522.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,542.05, 14,311.42 and 2,522.14 is: 3,782.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,542.05 : 14,311.42 = 2,522.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,542.05/14,311.42 = 2,522.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,542.05x = 14,311.42 × 2,522.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,542.05x = 36,095,404.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,095,404.84/9,542.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,782.77

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