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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,552.35, 14,324.22 and 2,886.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,552.35, 14,324.22 and 2,886.27 is: 4,328.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,552.35 : 14,324.22 = 2,886.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,552.35/14,324.22 = 2,886.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,552.35x = 14,324.22 × 2,886.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,552.35x = 41,343,583.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,343,583.32/9,552.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,328.11

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