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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,333.72, 13,988.70 and 4,953.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,333.72, 13,988.70 and 4,953.24 is: 7,423.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,333.72 : 13,988.70 = 4,953.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,333.72/13,988.70 = 4,953.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,333.72x = 13,988.70 × 4,953.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,333.72x = 69,289,388.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,289,388.39/9,333.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,423.56

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