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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,005.24, 13,533.40 and 5,308.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,005.24, 13,533.40 and 5,308.02 is: 7,977.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,005.24 : 13,533.40 = 5,308.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,005.24/13,533.40 = 5,308.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,005.24x = 13,533.40 × 5,308.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,005.24x = 71,835,557.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,835,557.87/9,005.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,977.08

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