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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,542.56, 13,162.08 and 9,221.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,542.56, 13,162.08 and 9,221.44 is: 12,719.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,542.56 : 13,162.08 = 9,221.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,542.56/13,162.08 = 9,221.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,542.56x = 13,162.08 × 9,221.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,542.56x = 121,373,331.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,373,331.00/9,542.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,719.16

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