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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,031.74, 13,543.30 and 5,284.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,031.74, 13,543.30 and 5,284.58 is: 7,924.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,031.74 : 13,543.30 = 5,284.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,031.74/13,543.30 = 5,284.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,031.74x = 13,543.30 × 5,284.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,031.74x = 71,570,652.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,570,652.31/9,031.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,924.35

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