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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,503.97, 13,114.98 and 5,524.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,503.97, 13,114.98 and 5,524.44 is: 7,623.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,503.97 : 13,114.98 = 5,524.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,503.97/13,114.98 = 5,524.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,503.97x = 13,114.98 × 5,524.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,503.97x = 72,452,920.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,452,920.11/9,503.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,623.44

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