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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,502.79, 13,113.44 and 5,523.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,502.79, 13,113.44 and 5,523.59 is: 7,622.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,502.79 : 13,113.44 = 5,523.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,502.79/13,113.44 = 5,523.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,502.79x = 13,113.44 × 5,523.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,502.79x = 72,433,291.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,433,291.93/9,502.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,622.32

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