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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,029.72, 13,533.24 and 5,334.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,029.72, 13,533.24 and 5,334.50 is: 7,995.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,029.72 : 13,533.24 = 5,334.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,029.72/13,533.24 = 5,334.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,029.72x = 13,533.24 × 5,334.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,029.72x = 72,193,068.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,193,068.78/9,029.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,995.05

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