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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,270.47, 13,901.55 and 5,524.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,270.47, 13,901.55 and 5,524.01 is: 8,283.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,270.47 : 13,901.55 = 5,524.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,270.47/13,901.55 = 5,524.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,270.47x = 13,901.55 × 5,524.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,270.47x = 76,792,301.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,792,301.22/9,270.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,283.54

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