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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,017.52, 13,493.40 and 5,321.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,017.52, 13,493.40 and 5,321.52 is: 7,962.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,017.52 : 13,493.40 = 5,321.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,017.52/13,493.40 = 5,321.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,017.52x = 13,493.40 × 5,321.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,017.52x = 71,805,397.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,805,397.97/9,017.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,962.88

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