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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,542.24, 14,313.36 and 4,922

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,542.24, 14,313.36 and 4,922 is: 7,383

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,542.24 : 14,313.36 = 4,922 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,542.24/14,313.36 = 4,922/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,542.24x = 14,313.36 × 4,922
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,542.24x = 70,450,357.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,450,357.92/9,542.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,383

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