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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,542.05, 14,311.45 and 2,522.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,542.05, 14,311.45 and 2,522.14 is: 3,782.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,542.05 : 14,311.45 = 2,522.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,542.05/14,311.45 = 2,522.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,542.05x = 14,311.45 × 2,522.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,542.05x = 36,095,480.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,095,480.50/9,542.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,782.78

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